Vehicle recall 09V173000 · May 21, 2009

Volvo VHD, VNL and 2 more models

A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.
Consequence: If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, Volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on September 30, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes: Volvo trucks recall no. RVXX0902.OWNERS 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: 09V173000
Reported to NHTSA: May 21, 2009
Filed by: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign: RVXX0902
Owner notification: September 30, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 127,764
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Recall 09V173000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo VHD (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Volvo VNL (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Volvo VNM (2001-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Volvo VT (2005-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

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