| Issue ID | 732824 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10278589 |
| Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ROUTAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 04/07/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Back up camera on the volkswagen routan minivan is unusable. Video has no contrast, low color level, lacks detail, wrong colors, etc. This camera is a hazard for anyone that tries to use it for backing up. Same camera as on all chrysler minivans. Additionally when the van is equipped with the camera, they delete the backup sensors, leaving no aids for determining if the blind spots are clear. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
| VIN pattern | 2V8HW64X19RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 1 |
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