| Issue ID | 1577888 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11228691 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 28/06/19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sunroof spontaneously shattered while driving ~30pmh on a hot afternoon. No other cars in close proximity. No trees overhead or other debris found that could have triggered the shattering. The noise sounded like an explosion overhead. Upon inspection, the glass appears to have exploded outward and left a large hole in the middle. Luckily, the fabric panel below the glass was closed, otherwise this would have been an extremely dangerous situation since the glass is not safety glass. Per our toyota dealership, toyota corp will not cover this issue or take any responsibility for what seems to be a manufacturing defect (or bad design, as this glass should be safety glass). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LONGMONT, CO |
| VIN pattern | 5TDDZRFHXKSXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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