NHTSA Complaint #11056719 — 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11056719
Vehicle	2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	December 4, 2017
Date Filed	December 26, 2017
Mileage	7 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MY USUAL HIGHWAY ROUTE WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NOT CARS IN PROXIMITY TO MINE, NONE IN FRONT, TO THE SIDE OR REAR. I WAS ON A BRIDGE, ABOUT MID-SECTION WHEN THE IT HAPPENED. IT WAS LOUD AND SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. LUCKILY MINIMAL GLASS DROPPED INTO THE INTERIOR. I HAVE NO EXPLANATION FOR WHY IT HAPPENED, IT SEEMED SPONTANEOUS.

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