Volvo S80, V70 Recall R/2010/066: Loss Of Power Steering Fluid May Cause A Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 260
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/066
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S80, V70 vehicles. A joint on the high pressure line of the power assisted steering may not have been assembled correctly. The dealer will check and if required torque the unit up to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a leakage of steering fluid into the engine bay.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required torque the unit up to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70 may be included. Volvo estimates 260 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/2010/066. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components | Low | R/2020/210 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 6 moreThere is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system | Low | R/2020/205 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V60 and 4 morePotential breakage/fatigue of a flexible steel cable supporting the front seatbelt anchor point | Urgent | R/2020/192 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, S90 and 10 moreThe engine's plastic inlet manifold may melt and deform | Urgent | R/2019/180 | |
| S60, S60CC, S80, V40 and 7 moreSmall cracks on the inside of a rubber fuel hose | Urgent | R/2018/377 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2010/058 on 26 May 2010, for engine may loose drive and power steering assistance. The one launched after it was R/2010/071 on 11 Jun 2010, for gearbox may jam. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/066, launched 9 June 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.