Volvo power steering reservoir return hose may have been incorrectly routed, which can result in increased pressure in the power steering system.
The short version
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported a problem with the hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
VOLVO DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR RETURN HOSE AND MAKE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-378.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Volvo S80 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
Not affiliated
MyAutoRecalls is not affiliated with VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.