| Issue ID | 898189 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10440942 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | BEETLE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/07/11 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that the windshield wipers only operated in dry conditions and were inoperable during rainy weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle would need to be inspected during rainy weather when the failure was present in order for a proper diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not available. The current mileage was 90,000. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREAT FALLS, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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