Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V202000 Reported June 18, 2001

Vw/windshield wiper

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Visibility · 2,837 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V202000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
2,837
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 18, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles (allroad). when activating the windshield wiper under heavy load conditions such as freezing, snow or heavy rain, one wiper could be delayed behind the other wiper.

Safety Consequence

If that happens, the wiper blades, because they overlap wiping areas, could become entangled with each other and cease functioning. this could impair the driver's visibility.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the entire driver side wiper arm. owner notification began june 22, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact audi at 1-866-892-2834.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01V202000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V202000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V202000?

NHTSA recall 01V202000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on June 18, 2001. It addresses: Vw/windshield wiper. The recall affects approximately 2,837 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V202000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.