NHTSA recall 72V256000
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Volkswagen Volkswagen
Reported Oct 26, 19723,700,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Aug 1, 1949 – Jul 1, 1969
The defect
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.
The risk
Loss of wiper operation would impair road visibilityduring inclement weather conditions, which may result in an accident.
The remedy
Inspect and replace with new type wiper arms where necessary.