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2001 Volvo S40 Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	574819
Internal NHTSA #	10147051
Manufacurer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2001
File date	02/01/06
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dt: the contact stated the windshield wiper linkages are out of sync and lock together which causes a loss of visibility. This problem occurred on both the driver and passenger side windshield wiper linkage arms. After the first incident the contact called the manufacturer's customer service department. They instructed the contact to open the housing on the windshield wiper linkage arm and tighten the bolt. The contact did as instructed on the driver's side and this corrected the problem. Afterwards, the problem returned to the passenger side linkage. The contact took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, and they performed the same repair that was instructed by manufacturer's customer service department. However, the problem recurred. ak the engine would hesitate when the consumer attempted to accelerate. The dealer replaced the oxygen sensor. Updated 01/25/06. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	57000
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	STATEN ISLAND, NY
VIN pattern	YV1VS29511FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	05/01/01
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Location of tire code
Type of tire failure code
Was defective tire repaired?
Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	VOLVO OF EDISON
Dealer's telephone number	732-248-0500
Dealer's city	EDISON
Dealer's state code	NJ
Dealer's ZIP code	08817

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2001 Volvo S40 Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Volvo S40 Visibility Windshield Wiper Washer Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

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