NHTSA recall 11V-286 (11V286000)

steering recall reported May 18, 2011 - about 350 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 11V286000
Also written as: 11V-286
Manufacturer number: R242
Reported: May 18, 2011
Vehicles affected: ~350
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 11V-286 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo XC90 - 2010, 2011

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