| Issue ID | 566926 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10140942 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/09/05 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 vw touareg windshield wiper system. When wiper is set to wipe continuously, wiper stops when vehicle comes to a full stop, and will not begin to wipe until vehicle exceeds 5 mph. During heavy rains, it is unsafe to proceed too 5 mph when windshield wiper is not wiping. No visibility in heavy downpour conditions, must put vehicle in forward motion to wipe and see. Accident waiting to happen. Manufacturer indicates this is a "feature" not defect! *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BETHEL, CT |
| VIN pattern | WVGCM67L94DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 25/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | DANBURY VW |
| Dealer's telephone number | 203 744 5201 |
| Dealer's city | DANBURY |
| Dealer's state code | CT |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 06810 |