Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 97V-121 · 1997 Volvo VN

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 97V-121 covers 3,272 1997 Volvo VN for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,2721 model

ReportedAug 4, 1997Owners notified Aug 29, 1997

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V121000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE RELAY THAT CONTROLS THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CAN FAIL.

The risk

IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN WET WEATHER WILL BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT RELAYS.

NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 29, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo VN1997

Built from March 1, 1997 to June 6, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.