Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module (16V083000)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN

Campaign No: 16V083000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 1037

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2008 FEB

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2008 AUG

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

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.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

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. 000058529000502788000000258

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.