2000–2008 Volvo V70 and XC70 recalled

Volvo's worldwide airbag recall continues to affect more local models, with the V70 and XC70 now also under notice.

A total of 6362 units in Australia manufactured by Volvo between 2000 and 2008 are now also involved, joining the S60 and S80 which were put on notice earlier this month.

As with the other local and global recalls, this issue involves the potential for the car's steering wheel airbag to project metal fragments if deployed in a crash, causing an increased risk of injury or death to the driver.

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Volvo is offering to replace the potentially faulty airbags free of charge, asking owners to contact their nearest dealers to arrange an inspection.

If you're unsure about whether your car is included under the recall, Volvo's customer care hotline can be contacted on 1300 787 802 or by emailing owners.australia@volvocars.com

A list of VINs for affected vehicles can be found here.