Issue ID | 1531363 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11171424 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 22/01/19 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was traveling to work on interstate 85 (which as four lanes) and all of a sudden there was a gun shot/explosion sound that rattled my car. I froze and closed my eyes (thank god i was on a straight road & did not yank my steering wheel), when i opened i was covered in glass. For some reason, my sun roof exploded for no apparent reason. It was not below freezing or extreme heat and i had not been under an overpass. I had glass in my clothes, my mouth, my hair, and all in my car. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOWNDESBORO, AL |
VIN pattern | 1VWBH7A3XDCXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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