Recall 07V334000: 2006–2008 Audi A6 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 1, 2007

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america, inc

Potentially affected

23,898vehicles

Model years

2006–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Audi A667 complaints
• 2007 Audi A653 complaints
• 2008 Audi A671 complaints
• 2007 Audi Q795 complaints
• 2008 Audi Q733 complaints