Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
01V202000: Driver Side Wiper Arm Replacement (01V202000)
Reference number: 01V202000
01V202000: DRIVER SIDE WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2001 Audi A6
Campaign No: 01V202000
Mfg. Campaign No: LJ
Number of Affected Vehicles: 2837
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2000 AUG
Ending Date of Manufacture: 2001 JAN
Passenger vehicles (allroad).
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
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.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT
If that happens, the wiper blades, because they overlap wiping areas, could become entangled with each other and cease functioning. This could impair thedriver's visibility.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Dealers will replace the entire driver side wiper arm.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owner notification is expected to begin during July 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. Also contact the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.