Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V200000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V200000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 audi q3 vehicles manufactured april 4, 2014, to november 5, 2014 Includes 3,646 affected units, Sunroof Continues to Close with Key Off/FMVSS 118, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 audi q3 vehicles manufactured april 4, 2014, to november 5, 2014

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 audi q3 vehicles manufactured april 4, 2014, to november 5, 2014. if the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems."

Corrective Action

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2015. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 60c1.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V200000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-04-03T00:00:00

Subject: Sunroof continues to close with key off/fmvss 118

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 3,646

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 60C1

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 audi q3 vehicles manufactured april 4, 2014, to november 5, 2014. if the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 118, "power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems."

Consequence Summary: If the sunroof is closing while the vehicle is shut off and a vehicle occupant is in its path, there is an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2015. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 60c1.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 95.5

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NHTSA ID: 15V200000

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