Volvo XC90 Recall R/2015/140: Loss Of Steering Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 2,584
- vehicles in the UK
- R69572
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled XC90 vehicles built between 22 September 2008 and 20 October 2009. A hose for the power steering assistance hydraulics could come into contact with the cooling fan. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the hydraulic hose for damage and relace as necessary. The hose will then be secured with a modified bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A hose for the power steering assistance hydraulics could come into contact with the cooling fan. This would cause a noise which an observant driver may be able to hear. If the hose and fan conflict for long enough then it is possible for the hose to leak power steering fluid to the degree that servo assistance could be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE Defect: A hose for the power steering assistance hydraulics could come into contact with the cooling fan. This would cause a noise which an observant driver may be able to hear. If the hose and fan conflict for long enough then it is possible for the hose to leak power steering fluid to the degree that servo assistance could be lost. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the hydraulic hose for damage and relace as necessary. The hose will then be secured with a modified bracket.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a noise which an observant driver may be able to hear.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the hydraulic hose for damage and relace as necessary. The hose will then be secured with a modified bracket.
Are You Affected?
XC90 built between 22 September 2008 and 20 October 2009 may be included. Volvo estimates 2,584 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.
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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 R69572 or the DVSA reference R/2015/140. 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/2015/111 on 3 Jun 2015, for sips system may not deploy when required. The one launched after it was R/2015/174 on 26 Aug 2015, for third row passenger airbags may fail to deploy as intended. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/140, launched 2 July 2015. 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.