2007–2009 Audi A8 & 2007–2009 Audi S8 recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V415000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 60C3
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 536
- Component
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-253-2834
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 8, 2016
- Built
- Apr 27, 2007 – Jun 18, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.