Recall 07V334000: Unintended Closing of The Rear Lid

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Audi/A6 Avant 2006

MANUFACTURER: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V334000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 23, 2007

COMPONENT: Structure: Body: Trunk Lid

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1021

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger 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 is expected to begin on or about 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.