NHTSA recall 18V-096 (18V096000)
equipment recall reported February 7, 2018 - about 3,543 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V096000
- Also written as
- 18V-096
- Manufacturer number
- 44N9
- Reported
- February 7, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,543
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-096 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.