NHTSA Campaign Id 23V086000; Date: Feb. 15, 2023
an overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2009 Audi Q7; 2010 Audi Q7; 2011 Audi Q7; 2012 Audi Q7; 2013 Audi Q7; 2014 Audi Q7; 2015 Audi Q7
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 12,100
volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 q7 vehicles. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims," and part 567, "certification."
dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear gawr on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 14, 2023. owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. audi's number for this recall is 50g5.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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