DEFECT #1 - STEERING: LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Description
On certain passenger vehicles,the outer tie rod ball joint can deform at high loads causing a loss of the clamping force and the nut may loosen, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.

Consequence
The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge.  The recall began on june 23, 2006.  Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.  

Notes
Volvo recall no.  R157.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Description
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.

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.

Notes
Volvo recall no.  R156.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationvolvo recall no.  R156.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.