| Issue ID | 1516117 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11153352 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 23/11/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving highway speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise above her head. Suddenly, the sun roof exploded while the slider was open. Glass fragments fell on the driver while the vehicle was in motion. There were no injuries. A diagnostic appointment was made with the dealer (allen turner hyundai, 6000 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505, 1-(850) 479-9667). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The vin was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 115000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OCEAN SPRINGS, MS |
| 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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