NHTSA Recall # | 144280 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V658000 |
MFG Compaign # | 70H8 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | AUDI |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | Q7 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
Date of notification | 17/11/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 22/01/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/01/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/10/20 |
Report created | 28/10/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 201 |
Estimated number of affected units | 94144 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 audi q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's c-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's c-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the c-pillars, free of charge. The recall began november 17, 2020. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70h8. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |