NHTSA recall 16V083000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Vw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Volkswagen Routan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V083000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.