NHTSA Recall 09V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V173000; Date: May. 21, 2009
If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Volvo VHD; 2002 Volvo VHD; 2003 Volvo VHD; 2004 Volvo VHD; 2005 Volvo VHD; 2006 Volvo VHD; 2007 Volvo VHD; 2008 Volvo VHD; 2001 Volvo VNL; 2002 Volvo VNL; 2003 Volvo VNL; 2004 Volvo VNL; 2005 Volvo VNL; 2006 Volvo VNL; 2007 Volvo VNL; 2008 Volvo VNL; 2001 Volvo VNM; 2002 Volvo VNM; 2003 Volvo VNM; 2004 Volvo VNM; 2005 Volvo VNM; 2006 Volvo VNM; 2007 Volvo VNM; 2008 Volvo VNM; 2005 Volvo VT; 2006 Volvo VT; 2007 Volvo VT; 2008 Volvo VT
Component: Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 127,764
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.
How to Fix:
Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, Volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on September 30, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0902. 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: Sep 30, 2009
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