| Issue ID | 1390931 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11004296 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLA250 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 27/06/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving at 45mph during day time, in normal slow-traffic conditions on a california freeway, when my panoramic sunroof exploded. Outside temperature was 66f, i was not driving under a bridge and i didn't hear any noise of impact generated by a foreign object. At the time of the explosion i was passing a truck and by the sound of it, i immediately thought that one of the truck's tires exploded. Instead i looked up and my entire panoramic sunroof was in pieces. Luckily the sunshade lining was closed and it protected my face from being exposed to the pieces of broken glass. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16300 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OAKLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDCTG4GB6FJXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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