Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 Routan Vehicles Manufactured From June 2008 Through July 2009. These Vehicles May Have Been Built With An Improper Routed Wire Harness That May Have A Condition Where The Lower Sliding Door Hinge Bracket Can Make Contact And Wear Through The Wire Insulation. Contact With A 12V Power Feed Circuit Within The Harness May Cause A High Resistive Short Circuit Within The Latch Mechanism Located Inside Of The Sliding Door.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ROUTAN
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
10V252000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In An Overheated Latch And A Fire Within The Rear Sliding Door Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Inspect The Sliding Door Wire Track Wire Assembly And The Sliding Door Power Drive Unit Wire Assembly For Damage, Repair/Replace As Necessary, Tie Strap The Two Harnesses Together And Route The Harnesses Under The Sliding Door Weather Strip. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 15, 2010. Owners May Contact Volkswagen At 1-800-822-8987.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20080601
End Of Manufacture
20090730
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15902
Date Owners Notified
20101015
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100610
Make Campaign Number
97S8/T7