Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's power steering return line hose wasn't properly fixed, which can cause it to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose breaks, you could lose power steering assistance, making it harder to steer, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the power steering return line hose for free, starting from August 13, 2008. You can contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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