NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Volvo Xc90
The 2011 Volvo Xc90 has 1 NHTSA recall and 19 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2011 Volvo Xc90, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING
NHTSA #11V286000Reported May 18, 2011 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
VOLVO'S SAFETY RECALL NO. R242. 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .