Vehicle recall 07V334000 · August 1, 2007
Audi A6 and Q7
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
- Notes
- Volkswagen recall no. Jv.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V334000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 2007
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- JV
- Owner notification
- September 14, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,898
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Vehicles covered
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