Volvo Cars of America is recalling almost 10,000 vehicles to fix front air bag systems that may not deploy in a crash. Volvo says the recall affects certain S80 sedans and XC70 crossover vehicles from the 2010-2011 model year and model year 2010 V70 wagons.

The automaker says there could be a problem with a wiring connector in the air bag system that might prevent the front air bag from protecting the driver in a crash.

Volvo says dealers will fix the wiring connector free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in late October.

Owners may contact Volvo at (800) 458-1552.
  
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)