NHTSA Complaint #10373942 — 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
VISIBILITY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10373942 |
| Vehicle | 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 85,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CO |
Consumer Description
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AFTER BEING STUCK TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE MOTOR DID NOT HAVE TIME TO BURN OUT AS IT WAS INSTANTANEOUS WHEN I ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE WAND WHEN STARTING THE CAR. IT SEEMS AS IF THE WIPERS SEIZED IMMEDIATELY WHEN EXPERIENCING THE RESISTANCE FROM THE ICE. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE ICE, IN FACT, I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TO SCRAPE THE WINDSHIELD. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS I WAS PREPARING TO DRIVE HOME DURING A SNOW STORM. THE MECHANISM SHOULD BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND MORE RESISTANCE. *TR
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