Are panoramic sunroofs safe in a crash?
Hear this out loudPauseSafety experts agree that large panoramic sunroofs or moonroofs intensify the risk of serious injury or death via vehicle ejection during a rollover accident. Studies show when a sunroof shatters during a rollover it decreases the roofs strength compared to cars without those added features.
Can a Hyundai panoramic sunroof explode without warning?
Hyundai still won’t admit the sunroof is defective, but they’re sure acting like it is. Hyundai motion to dismiss a panoramic sunroof lawsuit has been denied. The 2015 lawsuit says the sunroof glass can explode without warning.
What was the name of the Hyundai that exploded?
Plaintiff Billy Glenn filed the exploding sunroof lawsuit after the glass in his 2014 Santa Fe Sport exploded just months after purchasing the Hyundai. The sunroof was replaced, but Glenn claims the replacement sunroof also shattered and sent glass into the vehicle. This is a Hyundai-only lawsuit, but not a Hyundai-only problem.
Is there a class action settlement for Hyundai shattered sunroof?
The parties to the Hyundai Shattered Sunroofs Lawsuit have reached a proposed class action settlement on behalf of drivers of 2010-2016 Hyundai’s with panoramic sunroofs. Among other things, the settlement provides reimbursement for expenses and an extended 10-year, 120,000-mile warranty for shattered sunroof repairs.
When did the sunroofs start exploding in cars?
Here are the affected car brands and models: South of the border, Americans have filed over 850 complaints about shattering sunroofs with the U.S. federal government between 1995 and September of 2017, according to Consumer Reports. Why are sunroofs ‘exploding?’
Hyundai still won’t admit the sunroof is defective, but they’re sure acting like it is. Hyundai motion to dismiss a panoramic sunroof lawsuit has been denied. The 2015 lawsuit says the sunroof glass can explode without warning.
Plaintiff Billy Glenn filed the exploding sunroof lawsuit after the glass in his 2014 Santa Fe Sport exploded just months after purchasing the Hyundai. The sunroof was replaced, but Glenn claims the replacement sunroof also shattered and sent glass into the vehicle. This is a Hyundai-only lawsuit, but not a Hyundai-only problem.
How to claim for Hyundai panoramic sunroof settlement?
Visit the Hyundai Panoramic Sunroof Class Action Settlement website to submit a claim for compensation. You can also call the settlement’s administrator with any questions at 1-866-944-7620. Sign up below for updates, so we can help you avoid missing important deadlines.
What’s the warranty for a shattered Hyundai sunroof?
2015-2016 model year Genesis. If approved, the settlement will extend Hyundai’s new vehicle warranty to 10 years and 120,000 miles (whichever comes first) for all repairs related to sunroof shattering.