NHTSA Recall 07V334000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V334000; Date: Aug. 1, 2007
This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Audi A6; 2007 Audi A6; 2008 Audi A6; 2007 Audi Q7; 2008 Audi Q7
Component: Structure:body:trunk Lid
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Affected Units:: 23,898
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close function. If one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2007. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.
Recall Notes:
Volkswagen recall no. Jv. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 14, 2007
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