Date: 12.12.2006
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer > Motor
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This could lead to reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 12.12.2006
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer > Motor
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This could lead to reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
Notes:
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.
Date: 12.12.2006
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Power Assist > Vacuum
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine with 147 kw may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures.
Consequencs:
If this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. this could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
Date: 12.12.2006
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Power Assist > Vacuum
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine with 147 kw may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures.
Consequencs:
If this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. this could lead to a crash without warning.
Notes:
Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.