Recalls: 1969 - VOLKSWAGEN - VOLKSWAGEN

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V256000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  Recall Date: 10/12/1979

  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.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
  
  Consequence:
  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.