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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V641000

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Published September 6, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 6, 2016

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.

Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
Q7
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2017 AUDI Q7
Risk classification
V
Country
US
View official NHTSA notice

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