Vehicle recall 06V144000 · April 28, 2006
2003-2006 Volvo XC90
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
- 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.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. R156.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationvolvo recall no. R156.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V144000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2006
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- R156
- Owner notification
- September 5, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 122,431
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo XC90 (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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