CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The tire information label on these vehicles lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs (520 kg), but the correct figure is 992 lbs (450 kg). The label therefore does not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 for tire selection and rims.
If a driver loads the vehicle according to the incorrect label, the car could be overloaded beyond its safe capacity, which increases the risk of a crash.
Audi will notify affected owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label at no cost. Owners can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Check your VIN for any open recalls, and until the label is replaced, load your vehicle using the correct 992 lb (450 kg) combined maximum weight.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi RS 7 | 201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Audi S7 | 20142015 |