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Network/ United States/ Audi/ 12V299000

Audi · United States · Mod

Audi Q5: Visibility — sun/moon roof assembly

Affects Audi Q5 · 2012 — about 13K vehicles.

The hazard

SHOULD THE SUNROOF’S GLASS BREAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, THE FALLING GLASS COULD CUT AND INJURE THE DRIVER OR PASSENGERS. IT COULD ALSO DISTRACT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUNROOF GLASS PANEL, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational