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.

Equipment — Other — Labels

Date Announced

FEB 07, 2018

Vehicles Affected

3,543

Audi Recall #

44N9

NHTSA Campaign #

18V096000

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: February 13, 2018 To: Audi Dealer Principal, Service Manager, Warranty Administrator, Sales Manager, Parts Manager, General Manager
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - Audi Subject Tire Information Label Release Date March 01, 2018
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - REVISION Subject Tire Information Label Release Date March 02, 2018
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: February 28, 2018 To: Audi Dealer Principal, Service Manager, Warranty Administrator, Sales Manager, General Manager & Parts Manager
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)