Power sliding door wiring harness assembly
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
This could result in an overheated latch and a fire within the rear sliding door could occur.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 10V252000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V252000?
NHTSA recall 10V252000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on June 10, 2010. It addresses: Power sliding door wiring harness assembly. The recall affects approximately 15,902 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V252000 or the manufacturer campaign number 97S8/T7. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.