NHTSA Campaign Id 20V658000; Date: Oct. 27, 2020
in the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's c-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 Audi Q7; 2019 Audi Q7; 2020 Audi Q7
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 94,144
volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 audi q7 vehicles. the padding on the vehicle's c-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.
audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the c-pillars, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 23, 2020. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 70h8.
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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