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2009 Volvo S40 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, Recall


NHTSA Recall #	78350
NHTSA Compaign #	08V329000
MFG Compaign #	201
Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Supplier	VOLVO
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2009
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING,
Date of notification	13/08/08
Begin date of manufacuring	14/04/08
End date of manufacturing	27/05/08
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	23/07/08
Report created	23/07/08
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	1020
Defect summary	Volvo is recalling my 2008-2009 vehicles. A section of the power steering return line hose was not properly vulcanized (cured) and does not meet specifications. If the power steering return hose fails, a sudden rupture of the hose can occur.
Consequence summary	This can result in a rapid drainage of the power steering fluid in the system and a complete loss of power assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Dealers will inspect and replace the steering return line hose assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 13, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall notes	Volvo recall no. 201. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov.

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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2009 Volvo S40 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, Recall

2009 Volvo S40 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, Recall

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