Seat belt issue prompts recall of Volvo vehicles

Volvo Cars of N.A. is recalling 307,910 model year 2008-2016 V70s and XC70s, model year 2007-2016 S80s, model year 2011-2018 S60s and V60s, model year 2016-2018 S60 Cross Countrys, model year 2014-2020 S60Ls, model year 2009-2015 S80Ls, model year 2009-2016 XC60s and model year 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles.

The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury .

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats.

This recall is expected to begin August 25, 2020.

Owners may contact Volvo customer service at (800) 458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.