NHTSA Recall 16V641000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V641000; Date: Sep. 6, 2016
If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Audi Q7
Component: Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 19,205
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems. "
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72f8.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 1, 2016
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