VOLVO XC60 2019: VISIBILITY/WIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V503000

Make Model Year
VOLVO XC60 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-09-29 2020-08-25 2020-08-26

Production Dates: 2017-01-12 - 2018-10-26

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R10044

Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 87226

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volvo Car of N.A., LLC "Volvo Cars" is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.

Consequence

The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10044.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.