Volkswagen Group of America (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.”
Volkswagen Group of America – Incorrect Information on Tire Label/FMVSS 110
| Report Received Date | 02/07/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V096000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 44N9 |
| Potentially Affected | 3543 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V096000) |
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