NHTSA recall 12V299000
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Audi Q5
Reported Jun 28, 201213,172 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INCMaker’s number 60B2/L3Built Jun 21, 2011 – Dec 9, 2011
The defect
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 sunroofs 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 remedy
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.