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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V349📅 Aug 13, 2013

2011–2012 Volvo VAH & 2011–2012 Volvo VHD + 2 more recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windshield wiper motor may fail.

💥 The risk

Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The recallbegan on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1304.

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
13V349000
Manufacturer recall #
RVXX1304
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
17,824
Component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 6, 2013
Built
Feb 1, 2010 – Sep 30, 2010
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V349 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V349?

2011–2012 Volvo VAH & 2011–2012 Volvo VHD + 2 more. 17,824 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair.