NHTSA Complaint #10075301 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10075301 |
| Vehicle | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 25,465 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ARM NUT SECURING THE BRACKET TO THE WIPER MOTOR NUT HAS NO LOCKING MECHANISM TO PREVENT THE NUT FROM LOOSENING DURING WIPER OPERATION. THIS RESULTS IN THE NUT WORKING ITS WAY OFF THE WIPER MOTOR AND THE WIPERS CEASING OPERATION. REATTACHING THE NUT ONLY WORKS BRIEFLY UNTIL THE NUT WORKS LOOSE AGAIN. IN ADDITION, I RECEIVE NO RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR THIS VEHICLE IN THE ENTIRE TIME I HAVE OWNED IT AND I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.*AK
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