Volkswagen 1949–1969 Visibility recall
Recalled October 26, 1972 · NHTSA recall 72V256000 · Volkswagen
Hazard
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.
Units
3,700,000 units
Description
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.
What to do
INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
Product
Volkswagen VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →