2008 VOLVO VT RECALL - #09V173000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : MOTOR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 VOLVO VT |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
5/21/2009 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
9/30/2009 |
| # Affected |
127,764 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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 . |
| See also |
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for STEERING
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2008 VOLVO VT Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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