240 L4-2127cc 2.1L SOHC B21F (1982)
Air Bag Systems: Technical Service Bulletins
Air Bag System - System Life Expectancy
No: 88-41
DATE: 7-12-2006
MODEL:
All Models with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
MODEL YEAR:
All Model Years with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
SUBJECT:
Extended Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Lifetime
REFERENCE: SMB 88-0017
DESCRIPTION:
BACKGROUND:
Based on testing and experience since the 1980's, Volvo has extended the lifetime of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components to be the
same as the lifetime of the car.
This lifetime extension supersedes all previous publications concerning Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) component lifetime. Periodic inspections
and servicing of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components, based solely on the age of the vehicle, are no longer required.
The lifetime extension applies to all pyrotechnic components in vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS):
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Driver airbag module
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Passenger airbag module
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Seat belts with pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners
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SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) airbag module
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IC (Inflatable Curtain) airbag module
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Adaptive Steering Column (ASC)
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Adaptive Load Limiter (ADLL)
Note:
Equipment is different for different car models.
SERVICE:
Note!
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, regardless of crash severity, or if the SRS warning lamp is lit, immediately contact an authorized
Volvo dealer for further action and inspection.
TEMPORARY SOLUTION:
For customers who want to make an appointment for an inspection, explain the situation using this Tech Net Note.
For customers who still want to have an inspection, carry out the inspection and remove the SRS Airbag Service Decal from the vehicle according to the
SRS Airbag Service Decal Removal Instruction below. Explain that no further inspection is necessary.
In case replacement of components is required, remove the SRS Airbag Service Decal from the vehicle according to the SRS Airbag Service Decal
Removal Instruction below and explain that no further inspection is necessary after the replacement.
FINAL SOLUTION:
VIDA will be updated with information about the service life of pyrotechnic components on a running basis. All vehicles equipped with Supplemental