| Issue ID | 1511015 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11145249 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 31/10/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While traveling about 50 mph, the panoramic sunroof imploded, showering the interior of the vehicle with shards and chunks of glass of all sizes. We were in the state of ohio, near the city of athens on state highway 124. We did not go under an overpass or bridge. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILLIAMSTON, MI |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV7AX1FWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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