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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.

Affected Vehicles

Volkswagen Passat
Model Years: 2006

2006 Volkswagen Passat