Volvo S60, S80, V60 And 1 More Recall R/2011/094: Loss Of Power Steering Fluid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 213
- vehicles in the UK
- R69238
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V60 and 1 more vehicles. The upper power steering return line may become detached which will result in the loss of power steering fluid. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the power steering return line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The upper power steering return line may become detached which will result in the loss of power steering fluid. This will result in fluid leaking onto the road surface leaking into the engine bay and the driver experiencing heavy steering.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID Defect: It is possible that the upper power steering return line may become detached which will result in the loss of power steering fluid. This will result in fluid leaking onto the road surface leaking into the engine bay and the driver experiencing heavy steering. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the replacement of the power steering return line.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of power steering fluid.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the power steering return line.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V60 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 213 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 R69238 or the DVSA reference R/2011/094. 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/2011/075 on 28 Jun 2011, for brakes may not perform as expected. The one launched after it was R/2011/097 on 26 Jul 2011, for fire may occur. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/094, launched 20 July 2011. 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.