Recall 18V096000: 2016–2018 Audi RS 7, 2014–2015 Audi S7
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 7, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 3,543
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Audi RS 7
- 2017 Audi RS 7
- 2018 Audi RS 7
- 2014 Audi S7
- 2015 Audi S7
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V096000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 44N9
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 9, 2018
- Components
- Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology