TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI Q7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND PROCEEDED TO THE BACK SEAT TO ASSIST THE CHILDREN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BEFORE APPROACHING THE REAR DOOR, ONE OF THE CHILDREN LOCKED THE DOOR. THERE WAS NO MEANS OF ENTERING THE VEHICLE BECA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI Q7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE CONTACT CLOSED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND PROCEEDED TO THE BACK SEAT TO ASSIST THE CHILDREN OUT OF THE VEHICLE. BEFORE APPROACHING THE REAR DOOR, ONE OF THE CHILDREN LOCKED THE DOOR. THERE WAS NO MEANS OF ENTERING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE REAR DOORS DID NOT FEATURE AN UNLOCK LATCH MECHANISM. THE POLICE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE DOORS. THE CONTACT WAS HIGHLY CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN ANY OF THE DOORS FROM THE REAR. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,000. UPDATED 07/29/08.*LJ UPDATED 08/06/08
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200 miles · Aug 3, 2007
Latches/locks/linkages
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI Q7. SHE STATED THAT HER TWO-YEAR-OLD CHILD LOCKED HIMSELF INSIDE THE VEHICLE USING A LOCK BUTTON LOCATED IN THE REAR SEAT. THE CHILD WAS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES IN 95 DEGREE WEATHER. SHE STATED THAT HER HUSBAND UNLOCKED THE VEHICLE WITH HIS SPARE KEY. THE MANUFACTUR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 AUDI Q7. SHE STATED THAT HER TWO-YEAR-OLD CHILD LOCKED HIMSELF INSIDE THE VEHICLE USING A LOCK BUTTON LOCATED IN THE REAR SEAT. THE CHILD WAS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES IN 95 DEGREE WEATHER. SHE STATED THAT HER HUSBAND UNLOCKED THE VEHICLE WITH HIS SPARE KEY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD REMOVE THE FEATURE HOWEVER; SHE WOULD LOOSE THE WARRANTY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 200.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
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 & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
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