Volvo Recall 04V457000: Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washer, Motor

NHTSA recall 04V457000 · announced September 17, 2004 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. · 56,154 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.

The risk

IF THIS OCCURS, EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR PLATE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. PHASE 2 OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO.RVXX0406.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Volvo Vhd
• 2001 Volvo Vhd
• 2002 Volvo Vhd
• 2003 Volvo Vhd
• 2004 Volvo Vhd
• 2000 Volvo Vn
• 2001 Volvo Vn
• 2002 Volvo Vn
• 2003 Volvo Vn
• 2004 Volvo Vn

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.