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Recall 11V-286

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recalled the 2010 to 2011 Volvo XC90: Steering.

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-286
Reported
May 18, 2011
Vehicles affected
350 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

The 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Volvo's safety recall no. R242.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles