Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V334000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 12/01/2005 to 07/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 23898 | 09/14/2007 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 08/01/2007 | 08/01/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close function. if one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new software free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2007. owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen recall no. jv.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 2020051-4 | 03/15/2012 | 10043931 | Audi: door cannot be opened from handle in cold weather. this is caused by water entering through the outside door handle and into the sheathing of the bowden cable. in extremely cold weather, it is possible for the cable to freeze. *js | 05/02/2012 | |
| TSB-57-11-44 | 02/16/2011 | 10038257 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-57-11-44 | 02/16/2011 | 10038257 | Audi: the door cannot be opened or closed from the outside of the vehicle in cold weather due to freezing water. 2007-2010 q7. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |