DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Posted on: 2009-05-21DescriptionVolvo 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.
ConsequenceIf this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective ActionVolvo 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.
NotesVolvo 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 .