Recall
Volkswagen Volkswagen — 72V256000
NHTSA ID
72V256000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Volkswagen
Years Affected
1969
Recall Date
1972-10-26
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Units Affected
3,700,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.