1963 VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Recall

Campaign:

72V256000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer

Manufactured:

07/31/1949 - 06/30/1969

Affected:

3,700,000

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.

Consequence:

Loss of wiper operation would impair road visibilityduring inclement weather conditions, which may result in an accident.

Correction:

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.

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