Vehicle recall 11V286000 · May 18, 2011
2010-2011 Volvo XC90
The power steering fluid may leak from the oil pipe connection at the steering gear valve housing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This condition could lead to a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V286000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2011
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R242
- Owner notification
- June 7, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 350
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo XC90 (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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