NHTSA Complaint #10574801 — 2008 SUBARU LEGACY

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10574801
Vehicle	2008 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	February 1, 2013
Date Filed	March 25, 2014
Mileage	15,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	HI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU LEGACY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SURFACE OF THE DASHBOARD HAD BECOME VERY SHINY AND THE GLARE FROM THE SUN LIGHT CAUSED A VISIBILITY HAZARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

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