| Issue ID | 1580639 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230708 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 21/05/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Our new 2019 outback experienced a windshield crack while driving without any indication of impact of a foreign object. The crack appeared immediately after turning on the defog system while driving. The local dealer insisted that the crack was due to outside influence and not windshield material failure. After contacting subaru of america the windshield was repaired as a courtesy at the dealership. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PENSACOLA, FL |
| 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 |
| 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 | 60 |
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