NHTSA Complaint #11522682 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11522682
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	May 18, 2023
Date Filed	May 18, 2023
Mileage	27,985 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that a small crack had developed on the front windshield. After parking the vehicle, the contact discovered that the crack had expanded. The contact stated that there was no impact to the windshield to have caused the windshield to crack. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 27,985.

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