NHTSA Recall 16V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V083000; Date: Feb. 11, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Volkswagen Routan
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,037
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 12, 2016
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