2001 AUDI A6 Recall 42759 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	01V202000
Make:	Audi
Model:	A6
Year:	2001
Component:	Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/01/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing:	01/31/2001
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	2837
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	06/22/2001
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	06/18/2001
Date Added To File:	07/02/2001
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles (allroad). when activating the windshield wiper under heavy load conditions such as freezing, snow or heavy rain, one wiper could be delayed behind the other wiper.
Consequence Summary:	If that happens, the wiper blades, because they overlap wiping areas, could become entangled with each other and cease functioning. this could impair the driver's visibility.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will replace the entire driver side wiper arm. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-866-892-2834.
Further Notes:	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 Audi A6 Visibility:windshield wiper/washer Recall