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2003-2006 Volvo XC90 recall: windshield wiper/washer

Volvo Cars Of N.a. LLC. reported this safety recall on April 28, 2006. It covers about 122,431 vehicles.

vehicles affected
122,431
reported
Apr 28, 2006
owners notified
Sep 5, 2006
related complaints
16

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

What is wrong
On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position.
Risk
Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on september 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1‑800‑458‑1552.

Recall number 06V144000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about visibility problems.

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Questions about recall 06V144000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Volvo XC90 windshield wiper/washer?

Yes. Recall 06V144000, reported on April 28, 2006, covers about 122,431 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V144000?

Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on september 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1‑800‑458‑1552.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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