2004 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #04V457000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : MOTOR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2000 - 6/11/2004 |
| Recalled on |
9/22/2004 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/1/2004 |
| # Affected |
56,154 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS, EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR PLATE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. PHASE 2 OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO.RVXX0406.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2004 VOLVO VHD Recall for WHEELS
2004 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2004 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2004 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
2004 VOLVO VHD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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