NHTSA Recall 01V202000: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,837 vehicles. It affects 2001 Audi A6.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V202000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | June 18, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 22, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V202000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Audi A6 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.