NHTSA Recall 07V334000: Trunk lid (structure)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23,898 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Audi A6.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V334000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | JV |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › TRUNK LID |
| Report received | August 1, 2007 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V334000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.