| Issue ID | 1101672 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10627198 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/08/14 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Panoramic sunroof, the section of glass that opens, exploded while driving 70 mph down the interstate. There were no cars within 1/4 mile of me, and no overhead bridges, so nothing hit the roof, it just exploded. In fact, looking from the exterior, it is clear that the glass blew outward, because the perimeter of the whole is convex facing outward, and most all of the glass, including the wind guard were blown onto the highway. The upholstery liner was ripped as well. So thankful that i was by myself, and that my 8 year old daughter and wife were not in the car. In my mind, this is clearly a manufacturer's defect. Could you imagine if a windshield were to do this?? You never hear that happening, so they are obviously cutting corners on these sunroof panels. Hyundai is repairing it for free, but i will always be paranoid about it happening again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTSVILLE, AL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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