Volvo Recall 97V121000: Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washer, Motor
NHTSA recall 97V121000 · announced August 4, 1997 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America Inc · 3,272 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE RELAY THAT CONTROLS THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CAN FAIL.
The risk
IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN WET WEATHER WILL BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT RELAYS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 29, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.