Volvo Car Xc90: Steering May Fail

Volvo XC90 Steering Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 18,728 XC90 vehicles in the United Kingdom because the track rod end ball joints in the steering system may fracture under continuous hard use, potentially causing loss of steering control. The company will replace both outer track rod ends on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm
VOLVO CAR
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO CAR XC90. Units affected: 18,728
Reason
Under continuous exceptionally hard use it is possible for the track rod end ball joint to fracture. In extreme cases this could lead to loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace both the nearside and the offside outer track rod ends.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2006-05-10
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/12cd96bb-9fe8-4acc-8b63-0001a25aca37