NHTSA recall 01V-202 (01V202000)

visibility recall reported June 18, 2001 - about 2,837 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V202000
Also written as: 01V-202
Reported: June 18, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~2,837
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-202 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Audi A6 - 2001

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