Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's computer system might not work properly, causing issues with the windshield wipers.
Risk if Unfixed
Driving in bad weather without working wipers can increase the risk of an accident.
Free Fix
Volvo will inspect and update the computer software for free, and you should contact them at 1-800-458-1552 or customercare@volvoforlife.com to schedule an appointment.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING 12,303 MY 2007-2008 S80 AND V70 VEHICLES. THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED; OR IN CERTAIN CASES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY ACTIVATE WHEN NOT SWITCHED ON.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS WITHOUT FUNCTIONING WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CEM AND UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552, OR CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
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