Volvo XC90 Recall R/2006/089: Steering May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 May 2006
- Launched
- 18,728
- vehicles in the UK
- r66021
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles. Under continuous exceptionally hard use it is possible for the track rod end ball joint to fracture. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace both the nearside and the offside outer track rod ends. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under continuous exceptionally hard use it is possible for the track rod end ball joint to fracture. In extreme cases this could lead to loss of steering control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY FAIL Defect: Under continuous exceptionally hard use it is possible for the track rod end ball joint to fracture. In extreme cases this could lead to loss of steering control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace both the nearside and the offside outer track rod ends.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to loss of steering control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace both the nearside and the offside outer track rod ends.
Are You Affected?
XC90 may be included. Volvo estimates 18,728 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the campaign code r66021 or the DVSA reference R/2006/089. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2005/168 on 21 Nov 2005, for battery ground cable may short circuit. The one launched after it was R/2006/090 on 15 May 2006, for fuel may leak: possibility of fire. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2006 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/089, launched 10 May 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.