Volkswagen in the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the frontal sensor/control module-inactive. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
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.
VW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-083.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Volkswagen Routan |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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