Recalls › 97V121000

NHTSA recall 97V121000

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Volvo VN

Reported Aug 4, 19973,272 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCBuilt Mar 1, 1997 – Jun 6, 1997

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the suspect relays.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volvo VN
1997

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.