Volkswagen on certain '6' generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor.
The short version
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported a problem with the windshield wiper/washer motor. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 06V-470.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Volkswagen Passat |
What changed
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