Volvo S90, V90, XC90 Recall R/2017/105: Retaining Bolt For Inflatable Curtain May Be Broken, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 2,409
- vehicles in the UK
- R89714
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S90, V90, XC90 vehicles built between 21 November 2016 and 1 April 2017. The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RETAINING BOLT FOR INFLATABLE CURTAIN MAY BE BROKEN Defect: The retaining bolts used to assemble the Inflatable Curtain may be broken and offer less protection in the event of an incident. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: retaining bolt for inflatable curtain may be broken.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace all retaining bolts.
Are You Affected?
S90, V90, XC90 built between 21 November 2016 and 1 April 2017 may be included. Volvo estimates 2,409 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the campaign code R89714 or the DVSA reference R/2017/105. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2017/002 on 3 Jan 2017, for one or more airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a collision. The one launched after it was R/2017/188 on 15 Jun 2017, for rear passenger seat belt pre tensioner may not be to specification. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/105, launched 8 March 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.