Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V641000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V641000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 audi q7 vehicles manufactured august 30, 2015, to july 10, 2016 Includes 19,205 affected units, Third Row Seat may Move Forward Under Load, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2017 audi q7 vehicles manufactured august 30, 2015, to july 10, 2016

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V641000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-09-06T00:00:00

Subject: Third row seat may move forward under load

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 19,205

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 72F8

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 95.44

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