Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #72V256000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 72V256000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 3,700,000 affected units, VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Inspect and replace with new type wiper arms where necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 72V256000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1972-10-26T00:00:00

Subject: Visual systems:windshield wiper arm

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 3,700,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c2a5~c7e8-jiax

NHTSA ID: 72V256000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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