| Issue ID | 1561909 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11205783 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 05/05/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is the second time within 2 years of the windshield suddenly cracking where a small chip was. Windshield chips very easily. Months later the window will all of a sudden crack. Once was when we turned on the defroster; second time was window was cold and temperature outside was warmer. First time happened was 12/2017. Second time was 5/2019. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANITOWISH WATERS, WI |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAWC4JHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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