Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 23V-511 · Volvo vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America recall 23V-511 covers 55,012 Volvo vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.

82%
Vehicles repaired45,376 of 55,012 · 2025 Q3
Vehicles affected55,0124 models
ReportedJul 24, 2023Owners notified Nov 1, 2023
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V511000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.

The risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

82%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q42025 Q3