NHTSA Complaint #11438338 — 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11438338
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 27, 2021
Date Filed	October 27, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

Engine Hood-Latch disengaged while driving at speed. The secondary (emergency) latch failed to keep the hood down, causing it to fly open, shattering the windshield, and completely blocking a view of the highway. (The hood latch had an issue where it would not close 10 months prior, and it was serviced by Subaru at that time)

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