Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V244000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V244000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 18,500 affected units, MISSING INFORMATION ON OWNERS MANUAL, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V244000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2009-07-01T00:00:00
Subject: Missing information on owners manual
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 18,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: S6
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-75ex~wwiu.rtbd
NHTSA ID: 09V244000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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