VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN 2009: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V083000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | ROUTAN | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-12-12 | 2016-02-11 | 2016-02-11 |
Production Dates: 2008-02-07 - 2008-08-28
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: Not yet assigned
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1037
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
