Recall Alert: 2010-11 Volvo XC90

Volvo is recalling about 350 V-8-equipped XC90 crossovers from the 2010 and 2011 model years because the vehicles could experience a sudden loss of power steering, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In the affected vehicles, the power-steering fluid may leak from the oil pipe connection at the steering gear valve housing. This could cause a loss of power steering and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles in the recall were built were built between Jan. 29 and Aug. 16, 2010. You can check the build date on a sticker on the driver-side doorjamb.

The recall is expected to begin on or before May 31. Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power-steering rack at no charge. Owners can call Volvo at 800-458-1552 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.

Comments

Safety was the issue why cars were recalled. There was a sudden loss of power steering, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. I think this is a good action because they think about their clients.

The car looks elegant and cool! I am pretty sure this one have better performance than the others.

This blog is great! Safety should be one of drivers priority and they should be aware of any incident that may happen if they're not thinking even thinking about it.