2007-2009 Audi A8 and Audi S8 recall: sun/moon roof assembly

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 9, 2016. It covers about 536 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 536
reported: Jun 9, 2016
owners notified: Aug 8, 2016
related complaints: 8

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

What is 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.
Risk: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 16V415000

Affected vehicles

Audi A8 2007-2009 2007 2008 2009
Audi S8 2007-2009 2007 2008 2009

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about visibility problems.

2007 Audi A8 2008 Audi A8 2009 Audi A8 2007 Audi S8 2008 Audi S8 2009 Audi S8

Questions about recall 16V415000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Audi A8 and Audi S8 sun/moon roof assembly?

Yes. Recall 16V415000, reported on June 9, 2016, covers about 536 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V415000?

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 recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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