The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V349000·Announced 2013-08-13

Volvo Trucks Recall 2011-2012 Models for Wiper Motor Failure

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks because the windshield wiper motor may fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle visibility defect) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between February 1, 2010, and September 30, 2010, and between June 1, 2011, and November 30, 2011. A total of 17,824 vehicles are included in this recall.

The recall is issued because the windshield wiper motor may fail. If the wipers become inoperable, driver visibility may be poor, which increases the risk of a crash.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VHD, VNM, VAH, VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
17,824

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • VHD
  • VNM
  • VAH
  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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