VOLVO 944 1991: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| Make : VOLVO | Model : 944 | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1990-07-01 - 1991-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V088000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-07-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-05-06 | Date Added to Database: 1994-05-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1178 | ||
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Summary:
THE PLASTIC COWL COVER WAS NOT SEALED TO THE BODY AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. WATER CAN LEAK AND REACH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, CAUSING INTERNAL CORROSION AND FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE WIPER MOTOR RESULTS IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIPER MOTOR COVER. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-702-348-3000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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