VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2007: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : PASSAT | Year : 2007 |
| Build Dates : 2005-03-01 - 2006-04-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V470000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2007-01-12 | Date Received by ODI: 2006-12-12 | Date Added to Database: 2006-12-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: P6 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57291 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. P6.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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