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2009 Subaru LEGACY Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1030439
Internal NHTSA #	10557695
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	LEGACY
Model Year	2009
File date	29/12/13
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving on a local highway at around 55 mph which is just under the posted 65 mph limit. Suddenly the hood opens and slams into the windshield. It scared the heck out of me, but i was able to maintain control and pull over despite the surrounding traffic. It could have been a lot worse. Once safely on the side of the road, i sat for a few minutes before getting out since i was shaken a bit. I then checked on the damage. The windshield cracked in several places and the hood sustained multiple dents. I was able to re-latch the hood and drove home slowly for fear that it might happen again. I contacted subaru customer service to inform of the incident and inquire if there was any type of recall or report on hoods releasing while driving. The rep stated there were no recalls or reports at that time. I had already made an appointment at my local subaru dealer for brake lie corrosion and computer system recalls. The rep suggested that i mention this to the service department and have them check on the hood latch. If it is determined to be a factory defect, then subaru may be able to make the repairs. I would like to know if anyone out there has experienced a similar mishap whether an older or newer model. This is a real concern since it could result in serious injury or worse.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	76023
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NEW WINDSOR, NY
VIN pattern	4S3BL616497XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	55
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Subaru LEGACY Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Subaru LEGACY Visibility Wiper Problems, Complaints and Defects

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