Volvo XC90 Recall R/2008/039: Steering Power Assistance May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Mar 2008
- Launched
- 3,815
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/039
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles. The steering gear pressure hose may become damaged due to conflict with the engine cooling fan. The dealer will secure the steering pressure hose to avoid possible engine cooling fan contact. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering gear pressure hose may become damaged due to conflict with the engine cooling fan. Should the hose come into contact with the cooling fan there could be a sudden draining of the hydraulic oil from the system and loss of steering power assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified thatthe steering gear pressure hose may become damaged due to conflict with the engine cooling fan. Should the hose come into contact with the cooling fan there could be a sudden draining of the hydraulic oil from the system and loss of steering power assistance. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the steering pressure hose secured to avoid possible engine cooling fan contact.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering power assistance may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will secure the steering pressure hose to avoid possible engine cooling fan contact.
Are You Affected?
XC90 may be included. Volvo estimates 3,815 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 DVSA reference R/2008/039. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| XC90Front seat belts | Urgent | R/2025/517 | |
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| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 2 moreCell Modules | Urgent | R/2025/117 | |
| S60, S90, V60, V90 and 3 morePush Road | Urgent | R/2024/446 | |
| XC60, XC90Seat and seat belt torque | Urgent | R/2024/124 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2008/013 on 21 Jan 2008, for engine fuel pump may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/040 on 5 Mar 2008, for reduced braking performance. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2008 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/039, launched 5 March 2008. 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.