Component
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The sunroof glass in your Audi A8 or S8 is secured to the roof by a special adhesive. However, in some 2007-2009 models, this adhesive might not be strong enough, causing the glass to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof glass comes loose while you're driving, it could fly off and become a hazard on the road, potentially causing a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will add extra adhesive to secure the sunroof glass properly, and this repair is completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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