Vehicle recall 72V256000 · October 26, 1972

1949-1969 Volkswagen Volkswagen

The set screw locking the windshield wiper arm to the driving shaft may work loose.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
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.
Notes: System: visual systems; windshield wipers.vehicle description: passenger cars; bk models type 1, type 2, and type 3.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V256000
Reported to NHTSA: October 26, 1972
Filed by: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Owner notification: October 20, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,700,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Recall 72V256000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volkswagen Volkswagen (1949-1969): 1969, 1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1954, 1953, 1952, 1951, 1950, 1949

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