Vehicle Data Hub

Recall 11V-378

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recalled the 2007 Volvo S80: Steering (hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections).

At a glance

Campaign number
11V-378
Reported
July 26, 2011
Vehicles affected
8,406 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Volvo safety recall no. R246.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