Recall Alert: 2010 Volkswagen Routan

The recalled vehicles could experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the Run to Accessory positions while driving, causing the engine to shut off. This could increase the risk of a crash.

This recall is related to a similar recall by Chrysler for nearly 250,000 vehicles last week. The Volkswagen Routan is essentially a rebadge of the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Chrysler Town & Country. The recall affects vehicles built between October 2009 and June 2010. You can check your car’s build date on a sticker affixed to the driver-side doorjamb.

The recall is expected to being in April. Dealers will replace the faulty modules free of charge. For more info, owners can call Volkswagen at 800-822-8987 or NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236.