Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The third row seat in your Audi Q7 is designed to move forward when you adjust it, but in certain 2017 models, it could move forward unexpectedly if there's a strong impact, like in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the third row seat moves forward during a crash, it could put you or a passenger at risk of getting hurt, since the seat won't be in its proper position to absorb the impact.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a reinforcing bracket to the seat to keep it in place, and this repair is free for you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice in November 2016.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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