NHTSA recall 11V151000
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Volkswagen Routan
Reported Mar 1, 201112,612 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCMaker’s number 28G1/U8Built Oct 1, 2009 – Jun 30, 2010
The defect
Volkswagen IS recalling certain model year 2010 routan vehicles manufactured from october 2009 through june 2010. some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
The risk
An engine shutting off suddenly while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the win module free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.