| Issue ID | 1652598 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11318288 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 18/09/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru forester. The contact stated that there was a crack on the front windshield that started at the top then expanded downward. The insurance company authorized safelight auto glass to replace the windshield. The eyesight system was recalibrated which added to the cost of the replacement. Maita subaru located at (2912 auburn blvd, sacramento, ca 95821 916-486-8500), stated that the crack may have been caused by a rock. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 23,586. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23586 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAGC8HHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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