NHTSA Recall 11V378000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V378000; Date: Jul. 26, 2011
The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Volvo S80
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 8,406
Recall Summary:
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007 s80 passenger cars manufactured from March 8, 2006, through may 16, 2007. The power steering reservoir return hose may have been incorrectly routed, which can result in increased pressure in the power steering system. The power steering return hose may burst at the steering gear due to the increased pressure, resulting in a loss of power steering fluid.
How to Fix:
Volvo dealers will inspect the routing of the power steering reservoir return hose and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300.
Recall Notes:
Volvo safety recall no. R246. 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: Aug 23, 2011
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