Auto Recalls for Consumers

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall - Campaign #04V457000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #04V457000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER : MOTOR

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.

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Vehicle 2003 VOLVO VHD
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 7/1/2000 - 6/11/2004
Recalled on 9/22/2004
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owners Notified on 11/1/2004
# Affected 56,154
Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.
Consequences IF THIS OCCURS, EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR PLATE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. PHASE 2 OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO.RVXX0406.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEATS

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for WHEELS

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2003 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
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