NHTSA recall 07V334000
Structure · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
The fix: Dealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2007.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Audi A6, 2007 Audi A6, 2008 Audi A6, 2007 Audi Q7, 2008 Audi Q7.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V334000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.