| Issue ID | 1354366 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10949946 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | GLC |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 05/02/17 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We were driving down the freeway, traveling approximately 65 mph in oakland, ca. The weather was clear - no rain and approximately 60 degrees. All of a sudden, there was a loud noise like a gunshot and our panaramic sunroof shattered. At the time, we had a cargo box on top of the car (on a frame that was not touching the sunroof) so it is unlikely any projectile could have hit the car. The cargo box was still affixed to the car and secure after the incident. It was not an extreme temperature, nor was there any extreme weather (rain, snow, hail) at the time. There were no underpasses nearby. Most of the glass was caught by the sunshade, but if we had the sunshade open, the glass would have entered the passenger compartment. We have owned the car approximately two weeks at this time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDC0G6EB9HFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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