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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- S8
- A8
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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