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.

Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (12)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Noncompliance Notice(Part 573) FMVSS 207
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4

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