| Issue ID | 1280519 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10862777 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 03/05/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Second windshield crack in 10 days. While driving on interstate in the rain, i turned on the front de-fogger. Approx 20 seconds later the windshield cracked from the center bottom up and toward the drivers side. Crack currently extends up about 8 inches. As before, there was no strike that caused this and pavement was clean and smooth. This was a new subaru branded windshield that was installed literally 4 days ago. Going back in to the service dept for repair as soon as possible. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2750 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HANSCOM AFB, MA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSANC4G3XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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