| Issue ID | 1703440 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11374088 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 11/11/20 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle has 16000 miles on it and ive had to 2 windshields crack in 3 months time. The first spread withing 5 minutes. The windshield was replaced by my insurance. The second happened today and my insurance will not pay for. The dealership claims no fault. Both caused in the same location lower winshield, caused by minor highway debris. I have owned many cars and never had a wind shield so weak! Both times car was in motion. I can provide pic of second incident but the first was at least 14 inches wide after spreading. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARROLLTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SKAEC2KHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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