VOLVO XC90 2011: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V286000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | XC90 | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2011-06-07 | 2011-05-18 | 2011-05-18 |
Production Dates: 2010-01-29 - 2010-08-16
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R242
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 350
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 1-800-458-1552.
VOLVO'S SAFETY RECALL NO. R242.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 .
