Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V252000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V252000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 15,902 affected units, POWER SLIDING DOOR WIRING HARNESS ASSEMBLY, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V252000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2010-06-10T00:00:00
Subject: Power sliding door wiring harness assembly
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 15,902

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 97S8/T7
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V252000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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