| Issue ID | 1445701 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11071767 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | LEGACY |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 04/01/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru legacy. While driving various speeds, the glare from the sun reflected off the dashboard. The glare prevented the contact from seeing the road clearly. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. One year ago, the vehicle was taken to a&t subaru (801 bethlehem pike, sellersville, pa 18960). The contact was informed that due to the finish of the faceplate on the dashboard, it caused the sun to reflect off the dashboard. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUDERTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4S3BNEN60F3XXXXXX |
| 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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