Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V096000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V096000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2014-2015 audi s7 and 2016-2018 rs7 vehicles Includes 3,543 affected units, Incorrect Information on Tire Label/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2014-2015 audi s7 and 2016-2018 rs7 vehicles

Defect 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."

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. the recall began on march 9, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 44n9.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V096000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2018-02-07T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect information on tire label/fmvss 110

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 3,543

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 44N9

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. the recall began on march 9, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 44n9.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 80.94

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NHTSA ID: 18V096000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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