1966 VW VOLKSWAGEN RECALL - #72V256000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1966 VW VOLKSWAGEN |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1949 - 7/1/1969 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/20/1972 |
| # Affected |
3,700,000 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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