air bag problem

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- rosenb37
  
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18 years ago

Sat, Feb 25, 2006 12:39 AM

My mom's V40's airbag light went on. Dealer said the bag needs to be replaced.

Seems the bag is $800. Said Volvo doesn't make the bag, so they're not responsible.

It po's me that this happened right after the 5-yr warranty. I think it's BS. I wonder if the dealer is trying to pass the buck? It could be that the idiot light is malfunctioning, for all I know.

Anyone have any ideas of any resources to check out? Just seems too good to be true that the air bag is broken without any activation - thanks.

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- Michael Pardee
  
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18 years ago

Sat, Feb 25, 2006 12:52 AM

FWIW - many SRS light problems actually turn out to be seat weight sensor problems, including objects on the passenger seat. A second opinion is certainly in line.

Mike

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- Peter K L Milnes
  
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18 years ago

Sat, Feb 25, 2006 1:26 AM

I am under the impression that airbags have a fifteen year life before the pyrotechnics need replacing. If there is a failure of a component in the SRS system this should be covered by guarantee/warranty for the expected life of this safety component. Contact Volvo Cars (USA) with your complaint. Certainly follow up Mike's suggestion before you commit to bag replacement.

All the best, Peter.

700/900/90 Register Keeper, Volvo Owners Club (UK).

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- euphoriablimpworks
  
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18 years ago

Sat, Feb 25, 2006 2:45 AM

Hi, thanks for all the replies.

I just talked to my mom and she told me she went to her trusted mechanic and he told her what's up. I believe he truly is to be trusted, so I'll let that go. However, she should have gone to the dealership first. To her credit, she did talk with Volvo USA and they are the ones who told her about the 5 year warranty for the airbag.