2017 Audi Q7 — Seats: mid/rear assembly
Published September 6, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 6, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V641000, published September 6, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2017 Audi Q7 — Seats: mid/rear assembly.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUDI
- Model
- Q7
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 AUDI Q7
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Audi Q7 — Seats: mid/rear assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V641000 on September 6, 2016. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUDI. Model: Q7.