Large Recall NHTSA · 06V144000 Reported April 28, 2006

Windshield wiper arm

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Visibility · 122,431 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V144000
Manufacturer Campaign
R156
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
122,431
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 28, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position.

Safety Consequence

Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. the recall began on september 5, 2006. owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06V144000 or campaign R156.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V144000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V144000?

NHTSA recall 06V144000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on April 28, 2006. It addresses: Windshield wiper arm. The recall affects approximately 122,431 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V144000 or the manufacturer campaign number R156. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.