Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1997 Volvo 850

Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1997 Volvo 850. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 05/14/1999

While driving in hard rain consumer saw dash lights light up and the steering control failed and car cut off. After about thrity seconds the car restarted.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 01/05/1998

When driving through puddles all of the dashboard lights come on and power steering deactivates,steering is possible but difficult. Dealer installed some type of splash guard to correct problem, but this has not resolved situation. Volve insists nothing is wron gwith vehicle.


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