| Issue ID | 1453507 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11079100 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLE350 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 13/03/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz gle350. While driving 65 mph, the sun roof exploded without impact. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. No injuries occurred from the shattered glass. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of west houston (1025 hwy 6, houston, tx 77079, (281) 492-5800) where the contact was advised that a new sun roof would have to be paid for by the contact. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 18,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALEXANDRIA, TX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 65 |
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