Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The wiper arms on your vehicle are the parts that move back and forth to clear snow and water from your windshield. In extreme winter weather, if you don't lift the wiper arms and clean the windshield before driving, the arms could slip off their metal rods.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper arms slip off, you'll lose control over the windshield wipers. This means you won't be able to clear snow and water from your windshield, which could lead to a crash due to poor visibility.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the wiper arms and the metal nuts that hold them in place – completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to stay safe on the road.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO MOVING, THE WIPER ARM MIGHT SLIP ON ITS DRIVESHAFT, RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE WIPERS FROM THE PARK POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER ARMS AND RETAINING NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
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