The issue
On certain Passat and Passat wagon, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to moisture intrusion. This could lead to reduced visibility and a crash without warning. Correction: Dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit.
Description (français)
Sur certaines Passat et Passat familiale, le moteur d'essuie glace pourrait faire défaut pendant une forte pluie à cause d'une instrusion d'humidité. Cela pourrait diminuer la visibilité et causer un accident. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront poser un couvercle spécial et un ensemble d'étanchéité.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat | 2006, 2007 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat | 2006 | 576 | 7 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2007 | 262 | 7 |