Recall 07V-334
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2006 to 2008 Audi A6 and 1 other model: Structure (body, trunk lid).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-334
- Reported
- August 1, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 23,898 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close function. If one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately.
The risk
This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners may contact audi at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volkswagen recall no. Jv.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]