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NHTSA Recall 04V457000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORSep 17, 2004· VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Summary

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.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2001VolvoVHD
2003VolvoVHD
2004VolvoVHD
2000VolvoVN
2001VolvoVN
2003VolvoVN
2004VolvoVN

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