The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V415000·Announced 2016-06-09

Audi Recalls 2007-2009 A8 and S8 Models for Sunroof Glass Defect

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles because the sunroof glass may not be properly secured and could detach while driving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may detach while driving, creating a risk of crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the sunroof glass may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.

If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 on August 4, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUDI S8, A8
Brand
AUDI
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Sunroof
Hazard
Affected units
536

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Model numbers (2)

  • S8
  • A8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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