Issue ID | 1340850 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10934856 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | CADENZA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 06/12/16 |
Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On december 6, 2016 my sunroof exploded while driving down the freeway. The explosion was so loud and violent i thought i was shot. Shards of glass rained down on my head. I was able to avoid a vehicle collision, but was very shaken up about the ordeal. My right ear felt deaf and i noticeable have less hearing as a result of the explosion. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PORTERVILLE, CA |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 13/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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