VW Recalls Routans After Chrysler Posted: 17 Jun 2010 07:27 AM PDT After Chrysler announced the recall of their 2008 and 2009 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans, VW did the same of recalling 15,902 Routans built between June 2008 and July 2009. The same issue affects Chrysler and VW of an improperly routed wiring harness in the sliding doors. Owners of defective Routan can go to the nearest VW dealer for a free inspection, repair or replacement as necessary. Read VW’s press release after the gallery. VW Recalls Routans After Chrysler VW Recalls Routans After Chrysler Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): VOLKSWAGEN / ROUTAN 2009 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 08, 2010 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Potential Number of Units Affected: 15902 Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH JULY 2009. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPER ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION. CONTACT WITH A 12V POWER FEED CIRCUIT WITHIN THE HARNESS MAY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT WITHIN THE LATCH MECHANISM LOCATED INSIDE OF THE SLIDING DOOR. Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN OVERHEATED LATCH AND A FIRE WITHIN THE REAR SLIDING DOOR COULD OCCUR. Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSPECT THE SLIDING DOOR WIRE TRACK WIRE ASSEMBLY AND THE SLIDING DOOR POWER DRIVE UNIT WIRE ASSEMBLY FOR DAMAGE, REPAIR/REPLACE AS NECESSARY, TIE STRAP THE TWO HARNESSES TOGETHER AND ROUTE THE HARNESSES UNDER THE SLIDING DOOR WEATHER STRIP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987 Share This |
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1200 HP Bugatti Veyron SuperSport Posted: 17 Jun 2010 06:26 AM PDT The future Bugatti Veyron, known as ‘Super Veyron’ has been anticipated for years, and now recent reports and rumors are bringing it back to life. A huge 1200 hp, even powerful than Bugatti Veyron was said to be coming. Reports suggests that the SuperSport label used on the most powerful version of the 90s-era EB110 and the 30s-era Type 55 SuperSport will be revived. The Veyron SuperSport was said to make its debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in the Fall. We better watch out for that. 1200 HP Bugatti Veyron SuperSport 1200 HP Bugatti Veyron SuperSport Share This |
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