Your vehicle's air bag control unit, which helps deploy the air bags in a crash, might be corroded and not working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part fails, the air bags might not deploy when you need them to, which could lead to serious injury. In some cases, the air bags might even deploy unexpectedly, causing a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the faulty air bag control unit at no cost to you, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle's rear axle, which helps support the weight of your wheelchair and the vehicle, may develop cracks over time and could break. This part is crucial for safe driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear axle fails, it could increase the risk of a crash, putting you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
You'll receive a free repair at a dealership, where the faulty axle will be replaced with a new one. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600 with the recall number ENGF0216-3.
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Original — What Happened
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Your vehicle's ignition switch may not stay in the 'run' position, causing the engine to shut off unexpectedly, which could affect the airbag system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition key accidentally turns off the engine, your vehicle's airbags, power steering, and power brakes may not work, increasing the risk of a crash or injury in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs in your vehicle for free. You can contact them at 1-800-822-8987 to schedule the repair, which is free of charge and will ensure the safe operation of your vehicle's safety systems.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to July 8, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010. 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.
Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 28H1. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 11V151 and 14V396. Vehicles that previously received an ignition switch trim ring as a recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign. Vehicles that have already received a new ignition switch are not covered by this campaign.
A faulty ignition switch in your vehicle may cause the engine to shut off unexpectedly, which can lead to a loss of key safety systems like airbags, power steering, and power braking.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine shuts off unexpectedly, you could be at a higher risk of being involved in a crash or getting hurt in a crash, especially if you're driving on the road or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will fix the issue for free by modifying the ignition switch at a dealership of your choice, and you'll receive a notification with more information and a contact number to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
Your vehicle's wiring harness may have a damaged wire that can cause a fire in the rear sliding door.
Risk if Unfixed
If it's not fixed, a fire could start in the rear sliding door, which could cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect and repair or replace the wiring, and re-route it to prevent damage. This service is free, and you should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH JULY 2009. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION. CONTACT WITH A 12V POWER FEED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE HARNESS MAY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT WITHIN THE LATCH MECHANISM LOCATED INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OVERHEATED LATCH AND A FIRE WITHIN THE REAR SLIDING DOOR COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSPECT THE SLIDING DOOR WIRE TRACK WIRE ASSEMBLY AND THE SLIDING DOOR POWER DRIVE UNIT WIRE ASSEMBLY FOR DAMAGE, REPAIR/REPLACE AS NECESSARY, TIE STRAP THE TWO HARNESSES TOGETHER AND ROUTE THE HARNESSES UNDER THE SLIDING DOOR WEATHER STRIP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Your vehicle's owner's manual is missing important information about air bag safety. The manual doesn't tell you to keep objects away from the air bag on the instrument panel.
Risk if Unfixed
If you have objects in the way, they could cause injury to you or your passengers in a severe crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will send you a special insert to add to your owner's manual. You can install it yourself, or you can take it to a dealer to have it installed for you. This service is free.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
