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  Defect Investigation of Panoramic Sunroof Shatters

Investigation of Panoramic Sunroof Shatters

Subject: Panoramic sunroof shatters
Components covered:
  • Visibility
  • Sun roof assembly
  • Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Investigations Summary: Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eleven (11) consumer complaints alleging the panoramic sunroof has shattered or exploded on model year 2012 Hyundai veloster vehicles. Of those complaints, seven (7) occurred while the vehicle was in motion, typically at highway speeds. Odi has also received ewr field report data from the manufacturer regarding the alleged problem. Shattering glass could distract the driver, and the glass particles produced could injure occupants. Odi has opened this investigation to further analyze the scope, frequency, and consequence of the alleged incidents. Odi reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi. NHTSA. Dot. Gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers: 10462857, 10463570, 10465757, 10468816, 10468854, 10469144, 10471972, 10472742, 10473062, 10473640, 10477212
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2012 Hyundai Veloster

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