Recall 11V378000: 2007 Volvo S80

Report received

Jul 26, 2011

Manufacturer

Volvo cars of n.a. Llc.

Potentially affected

8,406vehicles

Model years

2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Volvo S8024 complaints