NHTSA Complaint #11421263 — 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11421263
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	June 12, 2021
Date Filed	June 17, 2021
Mileage	56,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 SUBARU Outback. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the windshield fractured at the top middle section of the windshield. The contact stated that the fracture was not caused by an impact. The windshield was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 56,500.

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