2009 Volkswagen Routan recall: sensor/control module-inactive
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 11, 2016. It covers about 1,037 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,037
- reported
- Feb 11, 2016
- owners notified
- Dec 12, 2016
- related complaints
- 7
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V083000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Routan 2009 2009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 16V083000
Is there a recall on the 2009 Volkswagen Routan sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 16V083000, reported on February 11, 2016, covers about 1,037 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V083000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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