Recall 13V-349: 2011–2012 Volvo VAH, 2011–2012 Volvo VHD and 2 more
Volvo Trucks North America recall for visibility/wiper, reported to NHTSA on Aug 13, 2013, covering about 17,824 vehicles.
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windshield wiper motor may fail.
The risk
Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The recallbegan on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1304.
Notes
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 details
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility/Wiper |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 13V349000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo VAH | 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Volvo VHD | 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Volvo VNL | 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Volvo VNM | 2011, 2012 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V-349?
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windshield wiper motor may fail.
How is recall 13V-349 fixed?
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The recallbegan on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1304.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.