Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V378000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 03/08/2006 to 05/16/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 8406 | 08/23/2011 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 07/26/2011 | 07/26/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007 s80 passenger cars manufactured from march 8, 2006, through may 16, 2007. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo dealers will inspect the routing of the power steering reservoir return hose and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r246.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| RTJ-20858 | 04/15/2009 | 10030288 | Volvo: a knocking noise in the steering. new outer tie rods with improved corrosion resistance were implemented into production on vehicles with speed sensitive steering after the chassis numbers in the header. these parts will also superse | 09/18/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| SB-64-230 | 10/27/2010 | 10035124 | Volvo: steering gear extended warranty. volvo has determined that there is the potential for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting in internal corrosion and oil seepage. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| TSB-15636 | 10/27/2010 | 10034706 | Volvo: steering gear extended warranty information. had voluntarily extended warranty coverage on certain model and model year vehicles for insufficient sealing in the steering gear. this can lead to water or moisture intrusion, resulting | 01/05/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 6425 | 08/22/2007 | 6425 | 10022485 | Power steering fluid leakage into the steering rack bellows. *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 6453 | 01/24/2012 | 10043546 | Stron whining noise from power steering pump while moving the steering wheel. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |