2007 Volvo S80 recall: hose, piping, and connections
Volvo Cars Of N.a. LLC. reported this safety recall on July 26, 2011. It covers about 8,406 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,406
- reported
- Jul 26, 2011
- owners notified
- Aug 23, 2011
- related complaints
- 4
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- 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.
- Risk
- The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 1‑201‑768‑7300.
Recall number 11V378000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 11V378000
Is there a recall on the 2007 Volvo S80 hose, piping, and connections?
Yes. Recall 11V378000, reported on July 26, 2011, covers about 8,406 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V378000?
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 1‑201‑768‑7300.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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