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NHTSA recall 09V-173 (09V173000)

visibility recall reported May 21, 2009 - about 127,764 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
09V173000
Also written as
09V-173
Manufacturer number
RVXX0902
Reported
May 21, 2009
Vehicles affected
~127,764
Component
visibility

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-173 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Volvo VHD - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Volvo VNL - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Volvo VNM - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Volvo VT - 2005, 2007, 2008

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.