Item Affected: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Date Announced: 06/09/2016
Description of Recall: 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.
Conequence: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.
Item Affected: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Date Announced: 06/09/2016
Description of Recall: 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.
Conequence: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Action Need To Fix It: 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.
Mileage: 165495
Color: Other
Transmission: Automatic
Body Style: Sedan
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Engine Type: 350 hp 4.2L V8
Mileage: 111247
Color: Other
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Body Style: Sedan
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Engine Type: 350 hp 4.2L V8
Mileage: 120529
Color: Black
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic Overdrive
Body Style: Sedan
City: Columbia, SC
Engine Type: 350 hp 4.2L V8