Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V378000 Reported July 26, 2011

Power steering reservoir

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Steering · 8,406 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V378000
Manufacturer Campaign
R246
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
8,406
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 26, 2011

Defect Summary

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2007 s80 passenger cars manufactured from march 8, 2006, through may 16, 2007. the power steering reservoir return hose may have been incorrectly routed, which can result in increased pressure in the power steering system. The power steering return hose may burst at the steering gear due to the increased pressure, resulting in a loss of power steering fluid.

Safety Consequence

The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volvo dealers will inspect the routing of the power steering reservoir return hose and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. owners may contact volvo at 1-201-768-7300.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 11V378000 or campaign R246.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V378000

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

What is recall 11V378000?

NHTSA recall 11V378000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on July 26, 2011. It addresses: Power steering reservoir. The recall affects approximately 8,406 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V378000 or the manufacturer campaign number R246. 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.