NHTSA Complaint #11435211 — 2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11435211
Vehicle	2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	August 7, 2021
Date Filed	October 2, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AR

Consumer Description

Driving along the road with no cars around, the windshield made a loud noise and a crack was formed coming from the passenger side A-pillar. The crack of course grew over time. No rock chip. Clearly a defective windshield. The dealer would not replace it under warranty even though it clearly started where a rock could not have chipped it..

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