2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 - STRUCTURE:BODY Failure Complaint (#b0bd4a)

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63

  • Date of Incident: Apr-13, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Apr-13, 2024
  • Failed components: STRUCTURE:BODY

Spontaneous shattering of anterior sunroof at highway speeds with no cars around and not near overpasses. Shattered glass rained all throughout the vehicle and passengers. Sounded like a gunshot and the glass appeared to be bowed out.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern4JGDF7EE*GA******
Drive TypeAWD/All-Wheel Drive
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
MakeMERCEDES-BENZ
ModelGL-Class
Model Year2016
SeriesGL63 AMG
TrimBase-4M
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Displacement (L)5.5
Engine Displacement (CC)5500
Engine Displacement (CI)335.631
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Seat Belt PretensionerYes
Other Restraint System InfoInflatable front protection systems for driver and front passenger as well as inflatable side protection systems(1st, 2nd and 3rd row) and type 2 seat belts for all occupants. seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load l
Plant CityVANCE
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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