Volvo Recalls 2007 S80 Vehicles for Power Steering Hose Routing Defect
Volvo is recalling 2007 S80 vehicles because an incorrectly routed power steering hose may burst, causing a sudden loss of power steering and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that results in a loss of power steering, which the source explicitly states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk), warranting a score of 4.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC. is recalling certain model year 2007 S80 passenger cars manufactured between March 8, 2006, and May 16, 2007. The recall addresses a defect in the power steering reservoir return hose, which may have been incorrectly routed. This routing error can result in increased pressure within the power steering system, potentially causing the hose to burst at the steering gear and leading to a loss of power steering fluid.
The primary safety concern is that the driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is located in the steering hydraulic power assist components, specifically the hose, piping, and connections.
Volvo dealers will inspect the routing of the power steering reservoir return hose and make necessary repairs free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO S80
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 8,406
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)
- S80
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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