Recall
Volkswagen Passat — 06V470000
NHTSA ID
06V470000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2006-12-12
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Units Affected
57,291
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
P6
Summary
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.