Volvo Car V70: Loss Of Power Steering Fluid May Cause A Fire
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR V70, VOLVO CAR S80. Units affected: 520
- Reason
- A joint on the high pressure line of the power assisted steering may not have been assembled correctly. This may lead to a leakage of steering fluid into the engine bay. This could result in sudden loss of power assistance but in extreme cases it could result in a localised fire within the engine bay. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check and if required torque the unit up to the correct specification.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-06-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3196c814-ff1c-4c66-bab8-2362fd2e398f