Recall campaign97V121000
Recall 97V121000: 1997 Volvo VN
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
- Report received
- Aug 4, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Volvo trucks north america inc
- Potentially affected
- 3,272vehicles
- Model years
- 1997
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The relay that controls the electrical power to the windshield wiper motor can fail.
Possible consequence
If the windshield wipers fail, the driver's visibility in wet weather will be reduced increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suspect relays.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Volvo VN0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.