Volkswagen recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Routan 2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V396000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 1, 2014
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18,526
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition
- Maker's own recall number
- 28G1/U8
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volkswagen recall: Air bags Feb 11, 2016
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Apr 1, 2015
- Chrysler / Dodge / Volkswagen recall: Suspension Feb 11, 2014
- Volkswagen recall: Suspension Apr 5, 2012
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2011
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Jun 10, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.