| Issue ID | 1430051 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11052579 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 02/12/17 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz c300. While driving 70 mph, the panoramic sun roof exploded. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (mercedes-benz of laguna niguel (1 star dr, laguna niguel, ca 92877) where it was diagnosed that a rock shattered the sun roof. The contact was advised to file a claim with the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was performing a product investigation. The failure mileage was 10,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | THOUSAND OAKS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF4KB8GUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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