| Issue ID | 1633086 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11297697 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 07/12/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru outback. The contact stated that a fracture was evident on the windshield by the rear view mirror in the middle. The contact stated that the fracture was horizontal of where the rearview mirror was attached. Michael's subaru of bellevue (15150 se eastgate way, bellevue, wa 98007 (425) 641-2002) offered for the contact to have the vehicle taken to dealer for a diagnosis and inspection. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The contact stated that the insurance company would be made aware of the issue if the manufacturer failed to assist in having the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH BEND, WA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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