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2009 Volkswagen ROUTAN Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	858388
Internal NHTSA #	10400797
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	ROUTAN
Model Year	2009
File date	24/02/11
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Engine shutdown-resulting in loss of steering. During normal driving speed between 15-25 mph, engine shuts down (quits running) during turns (either direction) . Male driver of vehicle is retired law enforcement , trained in emergency procedures, during failure it takes extreme effort to maintain physical control of vehicle to bring to a stop. Vehicle will not restart when shifting to neutral while moving, ignition is on when failure occurs. Vehicle can be restarted after stopping and placing in park. Can reoccur without warning . Vehicle has been at volkswagen dealership for a total of three weeks as of this report. First diagnosis is vehicle esc system (trouble code for faulty switch). No result. Failed again. Second trouble code indicates problem in dash assembly - waiting for parts expect another 6-10 days for repairs to start. Additional. Writers spouse lost control on 2/24 - into ditch lost a tire. Further incidents of engine shutdown over a period of two weeks during which vehicle has been in dealership for analysis until this last 3 week period. Again - during turns . The engine will shut off - no power with lost of steering control- in turns - living in west virginia - it is a serious safety problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	46000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WEST UNION, WV
VIN pattern	2V8HW54X49RXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	25
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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WMWZC3C55CWL82077 1GNEC16Z14J243784 1FMCU9GX4FUC28945 WDD2211771A335539 JA3AJ26EX4U065807 KMHDH4AE3CU268447 1FA6P8R08T5502517 1FMDE7BH5SLA44670 WDB67603315513534 XLRTEH4100G231806 PE1BVPR131DC01077 SALAG25497A426936

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2009 Volkswagen ROUTAN Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Volkswagen ROUTAN Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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