AUDI Q7 2017: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V641000

Make Model Year
AUDI Q7 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-01 2016-09-06 2016-09-06

Production Dates: 2015-08-30 - 2016-07-10

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 72F8

Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19205

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.