| Issue ID | 1275262 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10854808 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 09/04/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My mercedes c300 2008 was parked in our driveway. I walked outside and was shocked to see that the sunroof glass had inexplicably exploded outward. Please see the attached photos. Our sliding sunroof shade was open. We found glass all over the roof of the car, in the car and on the ground. Fortunately, no family member was close to the car when it occurred. We also feel very fortunate that we were not driving the car, for this defect and resulting explosion could have caused injury and a terrible accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 164000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X78RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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