| Issue ID | 1558503 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11203255 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 14/04/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2019 subaru outback purchased 2/20/19; took possession 2/22/19. On 4/14/19 two very large (18-24in)cracks, rapidly spreading appeared as i started up my vehicle. One crack started about 2 in above the lower corner on the driver's side. Approximately 2 weeks before this crack appeared, a very small piece of gravel struck the windshield in this area but no damage/cracks/holes were visible on close inspection following this. The second crack originated approx. Midway below the wiper apparatus on the drivers side. There had been no rocks hitting in this area previously or other damage. Again, both cracks started after the vehicle had been immobile overnight in my garage; the temperature that morning was in the high 40s (48f) and immediately occurred on starting the vehicle and spread within seconds to 18-24 inches arching across the driver's side windshield. Since, the cracks have continued to spread approx 1-3 inches per day. In contacting the dealership, they deny any issues with subaru outback windshields. This is unlike any windshield cracking experience i have had and does not appear to be due to rock damage, other external damage. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6300 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LIBBY, MT |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSAFC9K3XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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