The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag May be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.
The risk
This could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment.
The fix
Dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-236 (99V236000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 96 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | August 30, 1999 |
| Owners notified | September 15, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 124,381 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-236 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 124,381 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.