Recall 06V-144
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recalled the 2003 to 2006 Volvo XC90: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-144
- Reported
- April 28, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 122,431 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
The fix
Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on september 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volvo XC90 2003 to 2006