AUDI A8 2013: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V448000

Make Model Year
AUDI A8 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-10-21 2013-09-23 2013-10-21

Production Dates: 2013-03-12 - 2013-07-15

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 60B6/1L

Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1120

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.

Consequence

Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L.

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.