Issue ID | 1314133 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10902986 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 28/07/16 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving my hyundai tuscon limited 2016 60 mph in an open area when the panoramic sunroof exploded spontaneously. It sounded as if a gun had gone off next to my head. I closed my eyes because i sense something flying. When i opened my eyes i was being showered by glass and heard a loud noise above my head. I hit my hazards and drove the vehicle to the roadside. I was distraught and traumatized. Glass shards up to one inch in size were all over my car. I was so fortunate no one had been in my back seat. I was personally covered in glass all down my back since i leaned forward when it happened. The dealer at first said it was an insurance issue and then only fixed it under warranty because our driving school had purchased 25 vehicles from that dealer. Hyundai corporate has been horrible about this occurrence. Sale of these roofs must be stopped before someone is seriously hurt or killed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EVERGREEN, CO |
VIN pattern | KM8J3CA21GUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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