NHTSA Recall 06V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V144000; Date: Apr. 28, 2006
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Volvo XC90; 2004 Volvo XC90; 2005 Volvo XC90; 2006 Volvo XC90
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 122,431
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on September 5, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. R156. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationvolvo recall no. R156. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 5, 2006
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