2006–2007 Volkswagen Passat recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
This could lead to reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V470000
- Manufacturer recall #
- P6
- Manufacturer
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 57,291
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-893-5298
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 12, 2007
- Built
- Mar 1, 2005 – Apr 30, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volkswagen recall no. P6.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.