VOLVO XC90 2006: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V144000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | XC90 | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-09-05 | 2006-04-28 | 2006-04-28 |
Production Dates: 2004-05-25 - 2005-10-19
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R156
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 122431
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO MOVING, THE WIPER ARM MIGHT SLIP ON ITS DRIVESHAFT, RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE WIPERS FROM THE PARK POSITION.
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER ARMS AND RETAINING NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
VOLVO RECALL NO. R156.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONVOLVO RECALL NO. R156.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
