NHTSA Recall 72V256000: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,700,000 vehicles. It affects 1949–1969 Volkswagen Volkswagen.
| NHTSA campaign | 72V256000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | October 26, 1972 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 1972 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The set screw locking the windshield wiper arm to the driving shaft may work loose. If this happens, it would cause erratic wiper operation and the could cause wiper operation to cease entirely.
Safety risk
Loss of wiper operation would impair road visibilityduring inclement weather conditions, which may result in an accident.
Remedy
Inspect and replace with new type wiper arms where necessary.
Notes
System: visual systems; windshield wipers.vehicle description: passenger cars; bk models type 1, type 2, and type 3.
Vehicles covered by recall 72V256000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Volkswagen | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 |
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.