Recall 12V-147
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2012 Volkswagen Routan: Suspension (rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-147
- Reported
- April 5, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 15 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 routan vehicles, manufactured from november 15, 2011, through november 21, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined.
The risk
This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 20, 2012. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volkswagens safety recall number is 42g3/w2.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed](tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Routan 2012