Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyRecall 16V-415 · Audi vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 16V-415 covers 536 Audi vehicles for a visibility: sun/moon roof assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 42% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V415000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
42%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 23 vehicles were listed as unreachable.