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NHTSA Campaign Id 11V286000; Date: May. 18, 2011

This condition could lead to a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2010 Volvo XC90 2011 Volvo XC90

Component: Steering

Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.

Affected Units:: 350

icon3 Recall Summary:

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 xc90 vehicles manufactured from January 29, 2010, through August 16, 2010. The power steering fluid may leak from the oil pipe connection at the steering gear valve housing.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Volvo's safety recall no. R242. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 7, 2011

Also see:

All recalls of Volvo vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.