The problem
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2009 routan vehicles manufactured from June 2008 through July 2009. These vehicles May have been built with an improper routed wire harness that May have a condition where the lower sliding door hinge bracket can make contact and wear through the wire insulation. Contact with a 12v power feed circuit within the harness May cause a high resistive short circuit within the latch mechanism located inside of the sliding door.
The risk
This could result in an overheated latch and a fire within the rear sliding door could occur.
The fix
Volkswagen will inspect the sliding door wire track wire assembly and the sliding door power drive unit wire assembly for damage, repair/replace as necessary, tie strap the two harnesses together and route the harnesses under the sliding door weather strip. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2010. Owners May contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-252 (10V252000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 97S8/T7 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Electrical system › Wiring |
| Report date | June 10, 2010 |
| Owners notified | October 15, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 15,902 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-252 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen will inspect the sliding door wire track wire assembly and the sliding door power drive unit wire assembly for damage, repair/replace as necessary, tie strap the two harnesses together and route the harnesses under the sliding door weather strip.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 15,902 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.