13V349Vehicle
Volvo Trucks North America recall 13V349
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 17,824
- Recall opened
- Dec 6, 2013
- Report date
- Aug 13, 2013
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1304
- Type
- Vehicle
Related investigation
NHTSA opened an investigation that led to this recall.
Affected vehicles (4)
- VOLVO VAH2011–2012
- VOLVO VHD2011–2012
- VOLVO VNL2011–2012
- VOLVO VNM2011–2012
Component / system
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 13V349000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.