STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The power steering system in your 2008-2009 Volvo has a hose that helps return power steering fluid back to the engine. Unfortunately, a small part of this hose wasn't made correctly and could break apart.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose ruptures, the power steering fluid will drain quickly, and you'll lose power steering assistance. This makes it harder to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will inspect and swap out the faulty hose with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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.
The Garmin GPS system in your vehicle is a portable unit that helps you navigate. The battery in this unit could overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire. This is a serious risk to you and your passengers in the vehicle.
Free Fix
You should stop using the Garmin GPS unit right away and visit the Garmin website to see if your unit is affected. Your dealer will replace the battery with a new one and add a spacer to prevent future issues – all free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
The bolts that hold the roof rails on your V50 are not tightening properly, which could lead to a loose connection.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're carrying heavy cargo on the roof and hit the brakes hard or make a sudden stop, the roof rails could come loose, making a crash more likely.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the roof rail bolts for free, so be sure to contact them as soon as possible to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING 7 MY 2008 V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROOF RAILS. BOLTS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION. THIS HAS CAUSED LESS TREAD LENGTH ON THE BOLTS WHICH IN TURN HAS LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE IN THE JOINT DUE TO THE WASHER GETTING STUCK WHEN TIGHTENING THE BOLTS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN CARRYING ROOF CARGO, THE RAILS MAY COME LOOSE DURING HEAVY BRAKING AND/OR SUDDEN STOPS INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF VEHICLES INVOLVED, OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL HAVE THE ROOF RAIL BOLTS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
