Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Is Recalling 18,500 My 2009 Routan Vehicles For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.” The Owner’S Manual Was Printed Without The Fmvss No. 208 Required Information Explaining That No Objects Should Be Placed Over The Or Near The Air Bag On The Instrument Panel.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ROUTAN
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09V244000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
Effect Of Defect
Any Such Objects Could Cause Injury To The Vehicle’S Occupants In The Event Of A Crash Severe Enough To Cause The Air Bag To Inflate.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Send An Owner’S Manual Insert Containing The Required Air Bag Information For Owner Installation Or Dealers Will Install In The Event The Owner Prefers Assistance From The Dealer. The Recall Began On July 31, 2009. Owners May Contact Volkswagen At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20080626
End Of Manufacture
20090424
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18500
Date Owners Notified
20090731
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20090701
Make Campaign Number
S6
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208