NHTSA Campaign 06V470000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Filed by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA campaign 06V470000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
Reported December 12, 2006
Vehicles covered by 06V470000 (2)
Volkswagen (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 06V470000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.