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- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.
- Risk
- If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C3.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The sunroof glass on certain 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. If the glass comes loose, it can detach from the car while driving.
A detached sunroof glass can become a road hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and take the recall seriously.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and frame at no cost to you. The recall is expected to begin on August 4, 2016. To learn more, contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 and reference Volkswagen recall number 60C3. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi A8 | 200720082009 |
|---|---|
| Audi S8 | 200720082009 |