Windshield wiper/washer: linkagesRecall 20V-503 · 2018–2020 Volvo XC60
Volvo Car USA LLC recall 20V-503 covers 87,226 2018–2020 Volvo XC60 for a windshield wiper/washer: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V503000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,513 vehicles were listed as unreachable.