| Issue ID | 746623 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10291507 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ROUTAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 23/10/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen routan. While making a right turn at 10 mph the vehicle swerved to the right without effort. The anti-skid warning sensor illuminated on the instrument panel. After repeated brake application he was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the steering angle sensor. No repairs were made because the part was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 9,000. Updated 12/7/09 *cn updated 12/08/09 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEE'S SUMMIT , MO |
| VIN pattern | 2V8HW54XX9RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/01/09 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MOLLE VW AUDI |
| Dealer's telephone number | 816-941-9500 |
| Dealer's city | KANSAS CITY |
| Dealer's state code | MO |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 64114 |