The issue
On certain vehicles, an improperly manufactured power steering return hose may suddenly rupture, causing a fluid leak. An unexpected loss of steering power assist may result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the power steering return line assembly.
Description (français)
Sur certains véhicules, une canalisation de retour de direction assistée mal fabriquée pourrait se briser soudainement, ce qui causerait une fuite de liquide. Une perte d'assistance de la direction pourrait causer un accident. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront inspecter et, le cas échéant, remplacer la canalisation de retour de la direction assistée.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo C30 | 2008, 2009 |
| Volvo C70 | 2008, 2009 |
| Volvo S40 | 2008, 2009 |
| Volvo V50 | 2008, 2009 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo C30 | 2008 | 8 | 2 |
| Volvo C30 | 2009 | 6 | 2 |
| Volvo C70 | 2008 | 22 | 3 |
| Volvo C70 | 2009 | 10 | 3 |
| Volvo S40 | 2008 | 16 | 2 |
| Volvo S40 | 2009 | 10 | 3 |
| Volvo V50 | 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| Volvo V50 | 2009 | 2 | 3 |