Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
RS7
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
18V096000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150216
End Of Manufacture
20171020
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3543
Date Owners Notified
20180309
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180207
Make Campaign Number
44N9
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110