| Issue ID | 1397330 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11012749 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 08/07/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On the fourth of july weekend i opened used my panoramic sunroof as i have numerous times before. While attempting to close the sunshade i heard a weird noise come from the track and the fabric retracted back into the open position. I once more pushed the close button to close the sunshade and while moving forward the fabric ripped and the coil retracted slightly. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63978 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
| VIN pattern | WVGAV7AX4CWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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