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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V096📅 Feb 8, 2018

2016–2018 Audi RS 7 & 2014–2015 Audi S7 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V096000
Manufacturer recall #
44N9
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,543
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-253-2834
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 9, 2018
Built
Jul 25, 2013 – Jan 17, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V096 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V096?

2016–2018 Audi RS 7 & 2014–2015 Audi S7. 3,543 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Audi dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-253-2834.