NHTSA Recall 18V096000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V096000; Date: Feb. 7, 2018
If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire information label, they could overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Audi RS7; 2017 Audi RS7; 2018 Audi RS7; 2014 Audi S7; 2015 Audi S7
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,543
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Audi s7 and 2016-2018 rs7 vehicles. The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/450 kg. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims. "
How to Fix:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 8, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44n9.
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.
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