NHTSA recall 16V-641 (16V641000)
seats recall reported September 6, 2016 - about 19,205 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V641000
- Also written as
- 16V-641
- Manufacturer number
- 72F8
- Reported
- September 6, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~19,205
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-641 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.