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NHTSARecalled Sep 6, 2016 · #16V641000

Third Row Seat may Move Forward Under Load

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Description

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." 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.

Product details

Product
  • Third Row Seat may Move Forward Under Load
  • 2017 Audi Q7
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2017 Audi
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice