| Issue ID | 1278612 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10861315 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 25/04/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front sunroof glass (the portion that moves when the glass is opened) spontaneously shattered. This occurred while driving at ~70mph on a smooth highway in minimal traffic; clear weather, roughly 60 degrees f. I did not pass under any overpasses immediately preceding this event. I normally leave the sun shade back and did not notice any cracks. As i was driving, i heard a very loud noise and immediately glass started falling on me and throughout the cabin. I slowed and exited the interstate, pulled into a safe area and immediately took pictures and called my insurance. The remaining glass appears to be bowed upwards. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3VWPL7AJ0DMXXXXXX |
| 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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