| Issue ID | 1421658 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11043584 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLC300 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 17/10/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on the i-75 north, the sunroof exploded as indicated in the picture attached. It is still unclear if the sunroof shattering was from a stray rock on the highway, or if the sunroof exploded on its own, however my concern is how the sunroof shattered and the quality of the material/glass used. What type of glass is used in this vehicle for it to shatter as it did? Is this perhaps a sign of cheaper material being used on the sunroof. There are more pics than can show more of the damage. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRASER, MI |
| VIN pattern | WDC0G4KB0HVXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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