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NHTSARecalled Oct 26, 1972 · #72V256000

VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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. LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.

View the official CPSC notice