| Issue ID | 1707921 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11377270 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | ASCENT |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 25/06/20 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2 windshield replacements in less than one year. 1st was november 2019 with major crack in windshield from small rock while driving hwy 60 near salome, az. Insurance replaced with oem windshield. 2nd was major crack for no apparent reason while driving on us 10 near morongo, ca in june 2020. Bumpy road, but did not hear anything hit windshield prior to it cracking. Pictures of 2nd crack attached. Replaced at own cost of $640. 77 as did not want to make another claim to insurance company in less than a year. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PRESCOTT, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 4S4WMACD3K3XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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