Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles (Allroad). When Activating The Windshield Wiper Under Heavy Load Conditions Such As Freezing, Snow Or Heavy Rain, One Wiper Could Be Delayed Behind The Other Wiper.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A6
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V202000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Effect Of Defect
If That Happens, The Wiper Blades, Because They Overlap Wiping Areas, Could Become Entangled With Each Other And Cease FunCTIoning. This Could Impair The Driver’S Visibility.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Entire Driver Side Wiper Arm. Owner Notification Began June 22, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Audi At 1-866-892-2834.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20000801
End Of Manufacture
20010131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2837
Date Owners Notified
20010622
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010618