Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH
— Recall Campaign #13V349000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 17,824 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V349000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 13, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V349000 |
| Units affected: | 17,824 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.