| Issue ID | 1278716 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10861402 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 24/04/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle purchased new 2/25/2016. 1990 mileage. Cracks developed while driving at 70mph. No sounds of stones hitting glass at any time during drive. Stopped to wash windshield at gas stop. Did not notice cracks until later in drive. Ac was turned on & off during drive, if that made a difference. Driven 500 miles in modestly warm sunny weather in 8 hrs that day,4/24/2016. Crack progressed to drivers line of site within one hours time. Was informed by subaru dealer not covered by warranty. Repair is my expense. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1973 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARVARD, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSENC3G3XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 71 |
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