| Issue ID | 1710028 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11382748 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | LEGACY |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 03/12/20 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1) spontaneous cracks in windshield originating from deicer while car parked overnight 12/3/20 taken to subaru 12/4/20. Subaru website search showed models with all weather package from my production date had defect in windshield cracking from deicer area & warranty extended 5 yrs which expired 4/20 subaru may not cover $1000+ cost which involves recalibrating & testing eyesight after replacing windshield (2) eyesight frequently disabled from lights of oncoming vehicles at night or in inclement weather & all safety warnings, emergency braking, adaptive cruise control etc are disabled at time critically needed for driving at night and/or in inclement weather. Paid $400+ for tech to try to duplicate/diagnose problem with front eyesight camera with no solution & now problem is occurring regularly. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BURKE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4S3BNAN61F3XXXXXX |
| 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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