Power Steering Fluid problems of the 1999 Volvo S80

Two problems related to power steering fluid have been reported for the 1999 Volvo S80. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2004

The contact owns 1999 Volvo S80. The contact stated that after parking, she noticed the vehicle was leaking power steering fluid. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the VIN did not qualify for an unknown recall that was mentioned on television. The NHTSA campaign id was unknown. The failure mileage was 107,000, and the current mileage was 109,000.

2 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2004

While driving the steering wheel locked up. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and unlocked the steering. He drove the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic noticed that the steering fluid was leaking from under the hood. The driver stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for three months. The mechanic is waiting for a steering rod. . Netmet Volvo 153-20 hillside Ave. Jamaica new york 11432 ************** 523 5858 tony johnson(service manager).




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