Volvo · Canada · High
Volvo 700 Series, 900 Series +1 more: Seats and Restraints
Affects Volvo 700 Series, 900 Series, 200 Series · 1990–1993 — about 15K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, if subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on floor of vehicle), or if the car has been flood damaged in any way, the airbag may inadvertently deploy while starting the engine resulting in possible serious personal injury. Correction: Instructions will be added to the owner's manual advising that should these conditions occur, the vehicle should be towed to a dealer for repairs before the key is placed in the ignition.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational