NHTSA Recall 09V244000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,500 vehicles. It affects 2009 Volkswagen Routan.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V244000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | S6 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | July 1, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Notes
Volkswagen recall no. S6.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V244000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Routan | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.