D3 A8/S8 recalled for glass sunroof issue

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Dropped my car off at Chelmsford Audi this morning to have the rear pads changed (I love fixed price servicing ) and they advised that a recall is active for A8/S8s built between April 2007 and June 2008 equipped with sunroof (glass or solar).

They quote 4-5 hours to do the work as it involves removing all the sunroof gubbings, drying everything out and rebonding it.


This is what I could find online:
"Audi is recalling approximately 536 A8 and S8 sedans built between 2007 and 2008, because the sunroof glass might possibly detach while the car is in motion.

According to the Audi, the cars being recalled may have a glass panel that is insufficiently bonded to the sliding sunroof frame due to a manufacturing fault.

Audi told federal safety regulators in the US that it had already received a number of "field complaints" regarding this issue.

"If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash," stated the NHTSA in their recall summary.

Currently, Audi spokespersons have yet to say if there have been any crashes or injuries of any kind related to this recall. Regardless, Audi A8 and S8 owners should make their way to a dealership as soon as possible in order to get the issue sorted out.

With the recall expected to begin sometime this month, Audi has already informed the public that the fix will include them installing additional adhesive between the sunroof glass and the frame, free of charge."

The recall code is '60C3' should any owners want to contact Audi to get their car in.