Defect Description For Recall
This Defect Can Affect The Safe Operation Of The Airbag System. Until This Recall Is Performed, Customers Should Remove All Items From Their Key Rings, Leaving Only The Ignition Key. The Key Fob (If Applicable), Should Also Be Removed From The Key Ring. Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 Routan Vehicles. Road Conditions Or Some Other Jarring Event May Cause The Ignition Switch To Move Out Of The Run Position, Turning Off The Engine.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ROUTAN
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
14V396000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition
Effect Of Defect
If The Ignition Key Inadvertently Moves Into The Off Or Accessory Position, The Engine Will Turn Off, Which Will Then Depower Various Key Safety Systems Including But Not Limited To Air BAGS, Power Steering, And Power Braking. Loss Of FunCTIonality Of These Systems May Increase The Risk Of Crash And/Or Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Modify The Ignition Switch, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1- 800-822-8987. An Interim Notice Was Mailed To Owners On August 29, 2014. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 28G1/U8. Note: This Campaign Is An Expansion Of Nhtsa Recall No. 11V-151.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080601
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18526
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140701
Make Campaign Number
28G1/U8