NHTSA Complaint #11446842 — 2016 SUBARU OUTBACK VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11446842
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	January 3, 2022
Date Filed	January 10, 2022
Mileage	46,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while approaching the vehicle in the morning, she noticed a L-shaped crack in the windshield which originated on the passenger’s side of the windshield. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that an issue with the windshield wiper had caused the fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

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