NHTSA Recall # | 67646 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 09V173000 |
MFG Compaign # | RVXX0902 |
Manufacturer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | VNL |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
Date of notification | 30/09/09 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/03/23 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/03/23 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 21/05/09 |
Report created | 21/05/09 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 127764 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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 . |