NHTSA Recall 09V139000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V139000; Date: Apr. 29, 2009
Operating a motor vehicle during inclement weather conditions without functioning windshield wipers can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Volvo S80; 2008 Volvo S80; 2008 Volvo XC70
Component: Electrical System: Software
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 12,303
Recall Summary:
Volvo is recalling 12,303 my 2007-2008 s80 and v70 vehicles. The diagnostic software in the central electronic module (cem) may cause a malfunction of the windshield wiper functionality. If this condition occurs, the windshield wipers may not operate when activated; or in certain cases the windshield wipers may activate when not switched on.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the cem and upgrade the software free of charge. The recall began on may 15, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552, or customercare@volvoforlife. Com.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. R213. Owners 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: May 15, 2009
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