Investigation PE05064: 2004–2005 Volvo XC90

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Dec 2, 2005

Closed

May 10, 2006

Model years

2004–2005

Subject

Windshield wiper arm performance

Component: Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

Summary

The manufacturer notified nhtsa by letter dated april 21, 2006, that a safety recall has been initiated for correction of this problem on certain model year 2003 - 2006 volvo xc90 vehicles. The recall affects approximately 122,400 subject vehicles produced between august 2002 and october 2005.nhtsa has assigned no. 06v-144 to this recall action.the corrective action will consist of replacing the existing windshield wiper arms with a new reinforced design.based on this action, the subject pe has been closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2005 Volvo XC90223 complaints
• 2004 Volvo XC90462 complaints