Recall 72V256000: 1960–1969 Volkswagen Volkswagen
- Report received
- Oct 26, 1972
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 3,700,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1960–1969
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1960 Volkswagen Volkswagen0 complaints
- 1961 Volkswagen Volkswagen0 complaints
- 1962 Volkswagen Volkswagen0 complaints
- 1963 Volkswagen Volkswagen0 complaints
- 1964 Volkswagen Volkswagen0 complaints
- 1965 Volkswagen Volkswagen2 complaints
- 1966 Volkswagen Volkswagen0 complaints
- 1967 Volkswagen Volkswagen0 complaints
- 1968 Volkswagen Volkswagen0 complaints
- 1969 Volkswagen Volkswagen0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.