| Issue ID | 657570 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10213567 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/12/07 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) the windshield wipers in my vw beetle vin:[xxx] appear to be engineered for a right side driver vehicle; and, on rotation, the passenger side wiper stops for return swing directly in front of the driver's face, further impairing vision while rain conditions exist. This is an easily remedied situation for the manufacturer.*cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19019 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAHAM, NC |
| VIN pattern | 3VWSR31C66MXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 15/12/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | SOUTHWESTERN VOLKSWAGON |
| Dealer's telephone number | 615-898-7170 |
| Dealer's city | MUFREESBORO |
| Dealer's state code | TN |
| Dealer's ZIP code |