2001 Audi A6 recall: windshield wiper/washer

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on June 18, 2001. It covers about 2,837 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,837
reported: Jun 18, 2001
owners notified: Jun 22, 2001
related complaints: 1

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 01V202000

Affected vehicles

Audi A6 2001 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about visibility problems.

2001 Audi A6

Questions about recall 01V202000

Is there a recall on the 2001 Audi A6 windshield wiper/washer?

Yes. Recall 01V202000, reported on June 18, 2001, covers about 2,837 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V202000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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