Volvo XC90 Recall R/2009/141: Loss Of Power Assistance To Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2009
- Launched
- 6,501
- vehicles in the UK
- R69034
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles. A power steering hose may come into contact with the engine cooling fan. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a new pipe clamp and where necessary a new power steering hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A power steering hose may come into contact with the engine cooling fan. As a consequence the hose may become damaged and subsequently leak resulting in loss of power steering assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO STEERING Defect: A power steering hose may come into contact with the engine cooling fan. As a consequence the hose may become damaged and subsequently leak resulting in loss of power steering assistance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a new pipe clamp and where necessary a new power steering hose.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of power steering assistance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit a new pipe clamp and where necessary a new power steering hose.
Are You Affected?
XC90 may be included. Volvo estimates 6,501 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 R69034 or the DVSA reference R/2009/141. 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/2009/133 on 23 Nov 2009, for seat belt may detach. The one launched after it was R/2009/148 on 15 Dec 2009, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/141, launched 2 December 2009. 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.