VOLVO CAR V70 ( – ) DEFECT: 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.
| Recall Launch Date | 09/06/2010 |
| Recall No. | R/2010/066 |
| Models Affected | V70 V80 ( Fitted with 1.6D engine) |
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| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 260 |
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