NHTSA Recall 13V349000: Visibility/wiper
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,824 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volvo Vah.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V349000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1304 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Report received | August 13, 2013 |
| Owner notification | December 6, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windshield wiper motor may fail.
Safety risk
Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The recallbegan on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1304.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V349000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vah | 2011, 2012 |
| Volvo Vhd | 2011, 2012 |
| Volvo Vnl | 2011, 2012 |
| Volvo Vnm | 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.