Volvo XC60 Recall R/2010/027: Power Steering Fluid May Leak: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Mar 2010
- Launched
- 3,898
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/027
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled XC60 vehicles. A joint between the power steering high pressure lines and the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. The dealer will modify at the same time the joint. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A joint between the power steering high pressure lines and the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. This may result in a power steering hydraulic fluid leak and a sudden loss of steering assistance. Due to the pressure within the hydraulic system hydraulic fluid may be sprayed onto the engine with the attendant risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK - RISK OF FIRE Defect: It has been identified that a joint between the power steering high pressure lines and the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. This may result in a power steering hydraulic fluid leak and a sudden loss of steering assistance. Due to the pressure within the hydraulic system hydraulic fluid may be sprayed onto the engine with the attendant risk of fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will check the subject joint and if necessary replace any cross threaded bolt. At the same time the joint will be modified.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a power steering hydraulic fluid leak and a sudden loss of steering assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will modify at the same time the joint.
Are You Affected?
XC60 may be included. Volvo estimates 3,898 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/2010/027. 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/2009/155 on 21 Dec 2009, for gearbox may not engage or shift gears as intended. The one launched after it was R/2010/033 on 1 Apr 2010, for auxiliary drive belt may detach. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/027, launched 5 March 2010. 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.