The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V151000·Announced 2011-03-01

Volkswagen Recalls 2010 Routans for Ignition Key Displacement Risk

Volkswagen is recalling 2010 Routans because the ignition key may shift, causing the engine to shut off while driving and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (ignition failure leading to potential crash) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured between October 2009 and June 2010. The recall involves a defect in the electrical system, specifically the ignition switch.

Some affected vehicles may experience inadvertent displacement of the ignition key from the run position to the accessory position while the vehicle is being driven. This displacement causes the engine to shut off suddenly. An engine shutting off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the WIN module free of charge to correct the issue. The safety recall was expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
12,612

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ROUTAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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