The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V286000·Announced 2011-05-18

Volvo Recalls 2010-2011 XC90 for Power Steering Fluid Leak

Volvo is recalling 2010-2011 XC90 vehicles because power steering fluid may leak, potentially causing a sudden loss of power steering and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that could lead to a sudden loss of power steering and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC. is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 XC90 vehicles manufactured between January 29, 2010, and August 16, 2010. The recall addresses a defect where 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, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall is scheduled to begin during June 2011.

Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO XC90
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
350

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XC90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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