NHTSA Complaint #11523283 — 2017 SUBARU OUTBACK

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11523283
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	May 21, 2023
Date Filed	May 22, 2023
Mileage	116,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, a foot-long crack appeared on the lower driver’s side windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

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