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Recall 97V-121

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1997 Volvo VN: Visibility (windshield wiper/washer, motor).

At a glance

Campaign number
97V-121
Reported
August 4, 1997
Vehicles affected
3,272 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The relay that controls the electrical power to the windshield wiper motor can fail.

The risk

If the windshield wipers fail, the driver's visibility in wet weather will be reduced increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the suspect relays.

Notes from the manufacturer

Notes:owner notification is expected to begin august 29, 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo GM heavy truck corporation at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles