NHTSA Complaint #11546571 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11546571
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Date of Incident	September 25, 2023
Date Filed	September 26, 2023
Mileage	13,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the front windshield cracked from the side and extended to the center of the windshield. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 13,000.

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