1961 VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Recalls
1961 VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN Recall
Item Affected: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Date Announced: 10/26/1972
Description of Recall: 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.
Conequence: LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.
