NHTSA recall 13V-349 (13V349000)
visibility and wiper recall reported August 13, 2013 - about 17,824 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V349000
- Also written as
- 13V-349
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1304
- Reported
- August 13, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~17,824
- Component
- visibility and wiper
What is being recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windshield wiper motor may fail.
Why it is dangerous
Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The recallbegan on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1304.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-349 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.