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Recall 16V-641

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2017 Audi Q7: Seats (mid/rear assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-641
Reported
September 6, 2016
Vehicles affected
19,205 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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."

The risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F8.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles