Recall 09V173000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Defect in 2001-2008 VOLVO VNM
RECALL This recall affects up to 127,764 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 09V173000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 127,764 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 VOLVO VNM, 2001 VOLVO VHD, 2001 VOLVO VNL, 2002 VOLVO VNL, 2002 VOLVO VNM, 2002 VOLVO VHD, 2003 VOLVO VNM, 2003 VOLVO VHD, 2003 VOLVO VNL, 2004 VOLVO VNL, 2004 VOLVO VNM, 2004 VOLVO VHD, 2005 VOLVO VNM, 2005 VOLVO VT, 2005 VOLVO VHD, 2005 VOLVO VNL, 2006 VOLVO VT, 2006 VOLVO VNL, 2006 VOLVO VHD, 2006 VOLVO VNM, 2007 VOLVO VNL, 2007 VOLVO VT, 2007 VOLVO VHD, 2007 VOLVO VNM, 2008 VOLVO VNL, 2008 VOLVO VT, 2008 VOLVO VHD, 2008 VOLVO VNM
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
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.
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