| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080414 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V329000 |
| Summary | VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR. |
| Consequence | THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. |
| Notes | VOLVO RECALL NO. 201.CUSTOMERS 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 SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated June 2024
2008 Volvo S40 Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2008 Volvo S40 have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2008 Volvo S40 has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2008 Volvo S40 recalls?
A: The 2008 Volvo S40 recalls include: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.
A: Yes, the 2008 Volvo S40 has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2008 Volvo S40 recalls?
A: The 2008 Volvo S40 recalls include: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM), STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS.