Recall 09V-173
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2001 to 2008 Volvo VHD and 3 other models: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-173
- Reported
- May 21, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 127,764 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0902.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .