Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V202000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V202000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 2,837 affected units, VW/WINDSHIELD WIPER, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles (allroad). when activating the windshield wiper under heavy load conditions such as freezing, snow or heavy rain, one wiper could be delayed behind the other wiper.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the entire driver side wiper arm. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-866-892-2834.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V202000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-06-18T00:00:00
Subject: Vw/windshield wiper
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 2,837

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles (allroad). when activating the windshield wiper under heavy load conditions such as freezing, snow or heavy rain, one wiper could be delayed behind the other wiper.
Consequence Summary: If that happens, the wiper blades, because they overlap wiping areas, could become entangled with each other and cease functioning. this could impair the driver's visibility.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the entire driver side wiper arm. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-866-892-2834.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xth7-bm8j-c7jz
NHTSA ID: 01V202000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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