Passenger car - Volvo return line power steering
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0858/08 |
| Brand | VOLVO |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | Passengers’ cars, models C30, S40, V50 and C70 |
| Published | 8 August 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because some material in the power steering hoses in the return line has not been vulcanized according to specification at the supplier. This may lead to sudden rupture of the hose and will result in a sudden drainage of all the servo oil in the system and a complete loss of servo assistance. This may appear suddenly and without warning to the driver.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns 2008-2009 model year left hand drive (LHD) vehicles with engines B5xxxxx.