NHTSA Complaint #11062931 — 2007 BMW 530XI

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11062931
Vehicle	2007 BMW 530XI
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 25, 2017
Date Filed	January 16, 2018
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

FRONT GLASS PANEL ON THE PANORAMIC GLASS ROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED ON FLAT STRAIGHT STRETCH OF HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH. ALL WINDOWS WERE CLOSED, NO RADIO PLAYING, NO FORWARD TRAFFIC OR WIND TO PRODUCE AIRBORNE ROAD DEBRIS. THE ORIGINAL FACTORY ROOF WAS NOT MADE WITH LAMINATED GLASS PRODUCING A DEAFENING EXPLOSIVE SHOWER OF GLASS PIECES. PANORAMIC SUNROOF NOT COVERED UNDER REGULAR GLASS INSURANCE, REQUIRED AN EXPENSIVE AUTO CLAIM TO REPLACE.

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