NHTSA recall 06V-470 (06V470000)

visibility recall reported December 12, 2006 - about 57,291 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V470000
Also written as: 06V-470
Manufacturer number: P6
Reported: December 12, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~57,291
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-470 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Passat - 2006, 2007

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.