Defect Description For Recall
The Set Screw Locking The Windshield Wiper Arm To The Driving Shaft May Work Loose. If This Happens, It Would Cause Erratic Wiper Operation And The Could Cause Wiper Operation To Cease Entirely.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
1958
Recall Campaign Number
72V256000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Wiper Operation Would Impair Road Visibilityduring Inclement Weather Conditions, Which May Result In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Inspect And Replace With New Type Wiper Arms Where Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19490801
End Of Manufacture
19690701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3700000
Date Owners Notified
19721020
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19721026