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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:44 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 06V470000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT     2006-2007      VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT WAGON     2007 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr's Report Date: DEC 05, 2006 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 06V470000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 57291 Summary: ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE. Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298. Notes: VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. P6. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. Check to Request Research. Submit below.