6/2/15 MORNING I DROVE MY 2015 SUBARU FORESTER TO WORK. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT HIT BY A ROCK OR ANYTHING ELSE, THERE WAS NO CRACK OR DAMAGE ON THE WINDSHIELD. I PARKED IT IN THE COMPANY'S PARKING LOT AT 7 AM. IN THE AFTERNOON WHEN I WAS READY TO GO HOME AT 4 PM, I FOUND A LONG CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD. IT WAS TOO LARGE TO RE…
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6/2/15 MORNING I DROVE MY 2015 SUBARU FORESTER TO WORK. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT HIT BY A ROCK OR ANYTHING ELSE, THERE WAS NO CRACK OR DAMAGE ON THE WINDSHIELD. I PARKED IT IN THE COMPANY'S PARKING LOT AT 7 AM. IN THE AFTERNOON WHEN I WAS READY TO GO HOME AT 4 PM, I FOUND A LONG CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD. IT WAS TOO LARGE TO REPAIR AND IT MUST BE REPLACED. I HAVE HEATED WINDSHIELD WITH EYESIGHT CAMERAS, IT WOULD COST UNDER $500 TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 6,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD, AND I'VE GOT A CRACKED WINDSHIELD BEFORE ITS FIRST OIL CHANGE.
NHTSA ODI #10725081
Mileage unknown · Jun 10, 2015
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BEFORE THE GLASS BEGAN TO CRACK. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND EXTENDED UPWARDS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES BEFORE EXTENDING TO THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BEFORE THE GLASS BEGAN TO CRACK. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND EXTENDED UPWARDS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES BEFORE EXTENDING TO THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON THE REPLACEMENT WINDOW. SINCE OBTAINING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAD BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
NHTSA ODI #10724486
180 miles · May 21, 2015
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BOUGHT CAR IN ANCHORAGE AND WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON WAY BACK TO MY FATHER'S HOME IN FAIRBANKS. DEALERSHIP REPORTED NO KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH SUBARU WINDSHIELDS, (WHICH ISN'T APPARENTLY ACCURATE). AS OF NOW, I'M LIVING IN COLORADO AND THERE ARE A MILLION CRACKS IN THE WINDSHIELD (A SLIGHT EXAGGERATION). I'M HESITANT TO REPLACE IT, IF …
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BOUGHT CAR IN ANCHORAGE AND WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON WAY BACK TO MY FATHER'S HOME IN FAIRBANKS. DEALERSHIP REPORTED NO KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH SUBARU WINDSHIELDS, (WHICH ISN'T APPARENTLY ACCURATE). AS OF NOW, I'M LIVING IN COLORADO AND THERE ARE A MILLION CRACKS IN THE WINDSHIELD (A SLIGHT EXAGGERATION). I'M HESITANT TO REPLACE IT, IF IT'S MERELY GOING TO START THE PROCESS OF CRACKING WINDSHIELDS ALL OVER AGAIN. WINDSHIELDS ARE NOT CHEAP TO REPLACE.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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