| Subject: | Windshield wiper arm performance |
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| 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. |
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