NHTSA Complaint #11413527 — 2018 SUBARU FORESTER

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11413527
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	March 19, 2020
Date Filed	April 23, 2021
Mileage	8,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

CRACKING WINDSHIELD ONCE A YEAR SINCE LAST YEAR.

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