The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V147000·Announced 2012-04-05

Volkswagen Recalls 2012 Routans Due to Rear Hub Machining Defect

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2012 Routans because right rear hub and bearing assemblies may not be fully machined, which could lead to wheel separation and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear hub and bearing assembly) that may lead to wheel separation, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Volkswagen Routan vehicles manufactured between November 15, 2011, and November 21, 2011. The recall addresses a defect where some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined.

This defect could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash. The safety recall began on April 20, 2012.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly free of charge. 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 — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
15

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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