Autoliv controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Volvo recalls 19,149 vehicles over seatbelt issue
Recall announced
Volvo issued a recall affecting 19,149 vehicles on U.S. roads because seat belts produced by supplier AutoLiv may have an automatic locking feature that deactivates early, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Volvo said it would inspect and test recalled vehicles and replace seat belts if necessary at no charge.
Company response
Remediation — Volvo
Volvo will remedy the issue by inspecting and performing a functionality test of recalled vehicles. If necessary, the seat belts will be replaced at no charge to owners.
Source excerpt
Volvo has issued a recall impacting 19,149 of its vehicles on U.S. roads related to a seatbelt issue.
As a result, the locking feature used to tightly secure a child restraint system could be deactivated early. This increases the risk of injury in a crash to the occupant of the child restraint seat.
The Swedish car manufacturer says that seat belts produced by supplier AutoLiv with the Automatic Locking Retractor have not been produced according to specifications.
2019
Automotive safety-components cartel
The European Commission found that Autoliv had participated in two cartels concerning the supply of seatbelts, airbags, and steering wheels to Volkswagen Group and BMW Group between 2007 and 2011. Autoliv was fined €121 million, with reductions granted under the Commission’s leniency rules and for acknowledging its involvement.