| Issue ID | 933284 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10468816 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VELOSTER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 31/07/12 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving down the interstate highway, sun roof "exploded" landing on me and throughout the interior. Sunroof was in the tilt position, to allow air flow, but no completely open. Cool 65 degree morning, sunny when occurred. Was not driving under any objects, nor did i see anything struck the car or glass. Made a load noise when it broke. Interior of the car was damaged as large pieces of glass fell inside. ... Updated 08-15-12 *bf updated 08/16/2012 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINTHROP, ME |
| VIN pattern | KMHTC6AD2CUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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