Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger And Sport Utility Vehicles, The Automatic Rear Lid Includes An Electric Motor And Clutch That Work In ConjunCTIon With Two Gas Struts To Open And Close The Rear Lid, Including A Manual Close FunCTIon. If One Of The Struts Has A Total Loss Of Pressure, The Resultant Slow Movement Of The Rear Lid Is Interpreted By The Software As An Intended Manual Close And The Motor Clutch Releases To Close The Rear Lid Immediately.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
Q7
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V334000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In An Unintended Rapid Closing Of The Rear Lid With A Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install New Software Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 14, 2007. Owners May Contact Audi At 1-800-822-2834.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20051201
End Of Manufacture
20070731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23898
Date Owners Notified
20070914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070801
Make Campaign Number
JV