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  Defect Investigation of Windshield Wiper Arm Performance

Investigation of Windshield Wiper Arm Performance

Subject: Windshield wiper arm performance
Components covered:
  • Windshield wiper/washer linkages
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Dec. 2, 2005. It was closed on May. 10, 2006. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
The manufacturer notified NHTSA by letter dated April 21, 2006, that a safety recall has been initiated for correction of this problem on certain model year 2003 - 2006 Volvo xc90 vehicles. The recall affects approximately 122,400 subject vehicles produced between August 2002 and October 2005. NHTSA has assigned no. 06v-144 to this recall action. The corrective action will consist of replacing the existing windshield wiper arms with a new reinforced design. Based on this action, the subject pe has been closed.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2004 Volvo XC90
  • 2005 Volvo XC90

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