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Recall 12V-299

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC recalled the 2012 Audi Q5: Visibility (sun/moon roof assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-299
Reported
June 28, 2012
Vehicles affected
13,172 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 audi q5 vehicles, manufactured from june 21, 2011, through december 9, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with a front sunroof glass panel that is susceptible to breakage in extremely cold weather/temperature conditions.

The risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Volkswagen’s safety recall number is 60b2/l3.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles