Component
STEERING
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The power steering system in your XC90 helps you steer the vehicle. There's a small pipe in the system that could leak oil, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil pipe leaks, you could suddenly lose power steering while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty oil pipes in the power steering rack at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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