| Issue ID | 1252206 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10819131 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 07/01/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving straight on the freeway at about 70mph the front half of our 'panoramic' sunroof 'exploded' from the inside out as if from cabin pressure. The remaining glass was blown upwards. There were no other vehicles nearby nor was there anything above our vehicle when this occurred. There was no evidence of a projectile in or around the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33900 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CASTLE ROCK, CO |
| VIN pattern | WVGEP9BP7EDXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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