Volvo S80 Recall R/2011/097: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 82
- vehicles in the UK
- R89240
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80 vehicles. The power steering return line may fail and cause a sudden loss of steering assistance (more input will be required by the driver to steer the vehicle) loss of power steering fluid and although unlikely there is a potential for a fire to occur. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fluid reservoir return hose and cooling coil. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The power steering return line may fail and cause a sudden loss of steering assistance (more input will be required by the driver to steer the vehicle) loss of power steering fluid and although unlikely there is a potential for a fire to occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The power steering return line may fail and cause a sudden loss of steering assistance (more input will be required by the driver to steer the vehicle) loss of power steering fluid and although unlikely there is a potential for a fire to occur. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fluid reservoir return hose and cooling coil.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the fluid reservoir return hose and cooling coil.
Are You Affected?
S80 may be included. Volvo estimates 82 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 R89240 or the DVSA reference R/2011/097. 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/2011/094 on 20 Jul 2011, for loss of power steering fluid. The one launched after it was R/2011/127 on 7 Sep 2011, for clutch pedal mechanism may fail. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/097, launched 26 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.