Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Vw) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009 Volkswagen Routan Vehicles Manufactured February 7, 2008, To August 28, 2008. In The Affected Vehicles, The Air Bag Control Units May Corrode And Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ROUTAN
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
16V083000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
If The Air Bag Control Unit Fails, The Air BAGS May Not Deploy In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Occupant Injury. Additionally, The Air BAGS May Inadvertently Deploy, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Vw Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Air Bag Control Unit, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began April 2016. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080207
End Of Manufacture
20080828
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1037
Date Owners Notified
20161212
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160211
Make Campaign Number
Not yet assigned