2001–2008 Volvo VHD & 2001–2008 Volvo VNL + 2 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's 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 1-800-528-6586.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V173000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0902
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 127,764
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 30, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo trucks recall no. RVXX0902.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .