2001-2008 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others recall: motor

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on May 21, 2009. It covers about 127,764 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 127,764
reported: May 21, 2009
owners notified: Sep 30, 2009
related complaints: 6

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 09V173000

Affected vehicles

Volvo VHD 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Volvo VNL 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Volvo VNM 2001-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Volvo VT 2005-2008 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about visibility problems.

2005 Volvo VHD 2006 Volvo VHD 2007 Volvo VHD 2008 Volvo VHD 2005 Volvo VNL 2006 Volvo VNL 2007 Volvo VNL 2008 Volvo VNL 2005 Volvo VNM 2006 Volvo VNM 2007 Volvo VNM 2008 Volvo VNM

Questions about recall 09V173000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2008 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others motor?

Yes. Recall 09V173000, reported on May 21, 2009, covers about 127,764 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V173000?

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.

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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