The problem
Volkswagen is recalling 18,500 my 2009 routan vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the owner's manual was printed without the FMVSS no. 208 required information explaining that no objects should be placed over the or near the air bag on the instrument panel.
The risk
Any such objects could cause injury to the vehicle's occupants in the event of a crash severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
The fix
Dealers will send an owner's manual insert containing the required air bag information for owner installation or dealers will install in the event the owner prefers assistance from the dealer. The recall began on July 31, 2009. Owners May contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 09V-244 (09V244000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | S6 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual |
| Report date | July 1, 2009 |
| Owners notified | July 31, 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 18,500 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 09V-244 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will send an owner's manual insert containing the required air bag information for owner installation or dealers will install in the event the owner prefers assistance from the dealer. The recall began on July 31, 2009.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 18,500 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.