Recall 09V-244: 2009 Volkswagen Routan

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 1, 2009, covering about 18,500 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-244
Report date
Jul 1, 2009
Vehicles affected
18,500
Owners notified
Jul 31, 2009

The problem

Volkswagen is recalling 18,500 my 2009 routan vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the owner's manual was printed without the FMVSS no. 208 required information explaining that no objects should be placed over the or near the air bag on the instrument panel.

The risk

Any such objects could cause injury to the vehicle's occupants in the event of a crash severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.

The fix

Dealers will send an owner's manual insert containing the required air bag information for owner installation or dealers will install in the event the owner prefers assistance from the dealer. The recall began on july 31, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Notes

Volkswagen recall no. S6.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
ComponentEquipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V244000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volkswagen Routan2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-244?

Volkswagen is recalling 18,500 my 2009 routan vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the owner's manual was printed without the FMVSS no. 208 required information explaining that no objects should be placed over the or near the air bag on the instrument panel.

How is recall 09V-244 fixed?

Dealers will send an owner's manual insert containing the required air bag information for owner installation or dealers will install in the event the owner prefers assistance from the dealer. The recall began on july 31, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.