2014 AUDI S7 RECALL - #18V096000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2014 AUDI S7 |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
7/25/2013 - 1/17/2015 |
| Recalled on |
2/8/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/9/2018 |
| # Affected |
3,543 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2014 AUDI S7 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2014 AUDI S7 Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2014 AUDI S7 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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