NHTSA recall 16V-083 (16V083000)

air bags recall reported February 11, 2016 - about 1,037 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 16V083000
Also written as: 16V-083
Reported: February 11, 2016
Vehicles affected: ~1,037
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

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 is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-083 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Routan - 2009

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