Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) label on your Audi Q7 is supposed to show the maximum weight your vehicle can handle, but it's currently incorrect. This can lead to overloading, which is a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If your Q7 is overloaded, it could be more likely to be involved in a crash, which could cause damage to your vehicle and put you and others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will apply a new label with the correct GAWR to your vehicle, at no cost to you. You should schedule the label update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
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