Recall 13V349000: 2011–2012 Volvo VAH, 2011–2012 Volvo VHD, 2011–2012 Volvo VNL +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 13, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 17,824
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
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 risk
Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Volvo VAH
- 2012 Volvo VAH
- 2011 Volvo VHD
- 2012 Volvo VHD
- 2011 Volvo VNL
- 2012 Volvo VNL
- 2011 Volvo VNM
- 2012 Volvo VNM
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V349000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1304
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Owner letters
- Dec 6, 2013
- Components
- Visibility/wiper (Visibility & Wipers)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology