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Listed below are the recalls for the manufacturer of VW automobiles, published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) & updated on a regular basis. Find the model of the vehicle you are searching for below to see an explaination of the recall(s) and what impact it may have on you & your safety.

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VW VOLKSWAGEN RECALLS - VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC

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The entries below are sorted by the year of the vehicle in descending order (newest to oldest). Please scroll down to find vehicles that are older that what you currently see.
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1981 VW Volkswagen - (7,400 vehicles affected) - Campaign #81V103000
SUMMARY:
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
DESCRIPTION:
THE INVOLVED PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH CERTIFICATION LABELS THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 567 TITLE 49. THE EXISTING LABELS HAVE INCORRECT INFORMATION DESCRIBING THE VEHICLE AS A "MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE" AND AN "INCOMPLETE VEHICLE". IN ADDITION, THE TIRE SELECTION LABELS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".
CONSEQUENCE:
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
THE DEALER WILL AFFIX THE CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS TO THE VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NOTES:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INFORMATION ON LABELS COULD RESULT INSELECTION OF IMPROPER REPLACEMENT PARTS AND CONSEQUENT UNSAFE VEHICLEOPERATION.
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1969 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1968 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1967 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1966 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1965 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1964 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1963 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1962 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1961 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1960 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1959 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1958 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1957 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1956 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1955 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1954 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1953 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1952 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1951 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1950 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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1949 VW Volkswagen - (3,700,000 vehicles affected) - Campaign #72V256000
SUMMARY:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DESCRIPTION:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
NOTES:
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.
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Recall database last updated Friday, December 26, 2008