The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V396000·Announced 2014-07-01

Volkswagen Recalls 2009 Routans for Ignition Switch Safety Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2009 Routans because the ignition switch may move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling safety systems.

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 where the ignition switch may turn off the engine, disabling critical safety systems like airbags and power steering, which aligns with the rubric for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the ignition switch that may cause it to move out of the run position due to road conditions or other jarring events. This movement turns off the engine and depowers key safety systems, including airbags, power steering, and power braking, which may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Owners should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key, and remove any key fob from the key ring until the recall is performed. Dealers will modify the ignition switch free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Minivan
Hazard
Affected units
18,526

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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