NHTSA Recall 16V083000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive and air bags: frontal
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,037 vehicles. It affects 2009 Volkswagen Routan.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V083000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Not yet assigned |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | February 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 12, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V083000
| 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.