Its Shop Time Mondays: Volvo Is Recalling Over 87,000 XC60s

 

Wipers may Loosen/FMVSS104

The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V503000

Manufacturer Volvo Car USA LLC

Components VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Number of Units Affected 87,226

Summary

Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 26, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10044.