Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V286000 Reported May 18, 2011

Power steering

Q: What is recall 11V286000?

NHTSA recall 11V286000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on May 18, 2011. It addresses: Power steering. The recall affects approximately 350 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · N/A · 350 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V286000

Manufacturer Campaign

R242

Manufacturer

Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

350

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 18, 2011

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

This condition could lead to a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 11V286000 or campaign R242.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V286000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V286000?

NHTSA recall 11V286000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on May 18, 2011. It addresses: Power steering. The recall affects approximately 350 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V286000 or the manufacturer campaign number R242. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.