Issue ID | 1635428 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11299483 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 15/01/20 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving to work sober, clear weather, with no vehicles in front of me on an interstate (wide open space), when my sunroof exploded sending glass everywhere. It sounded like a bomb detonated. I pulled over and noticed my sunroof was destroyed and warped outward, almost in a concave shape. I called the nearest vw dealership to ask about recalls and they stated no, while insisting road debris hit my car. I know this to be patently false as i had no vehicles in front of me and was not distracted. I researched a class action lawsuit online with my car's model year being viable. I want to report that this is indeed a major safety hazard that is expensive with a deductible, rental, missed work, etc., and vw should be held liable. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MADISONVILLE, LA |
VIN pattern | 3VW4A7AJ1DMXXXXXX |
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 | 19/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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