2007 Volvo S80 recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V378000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R246
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 8,406
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 23, 2011
- Built
- Mar 8, 2006 – May 16, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .