Recalls for VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, Oct 26, 1972

A recall was issued on Oct 26, 1972 for VOLKSWAGEN VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER problems. 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.LOSS OF WIPER OPERATION WOULD IMPAIR ROAD VISIBILITYDURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: INSPECT AND REPLACE WITH NEW TYPE WIPER ARMS WHERE NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; WINDSHIELD WIPERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; BK MODELS TYPE 1, TYPE 2, AND TYPE 3.