Subaru Forester Windshield Recall

I had a 2003 Subaru Forester and a 2012 Subaru Impreza and only replaced one windshield in the 25 yrs combined that I owned those cars. Judging by other posts, Subaru is not owning up to any problems with their windshields which reminds me of the excessive oil consumption on my 2012 Impreza that was initially ruled as "normal".

Subaru forester windshield recall. Subaru Forester Problems. Below are some examples of NHTSA windshield complaints from Subaru Forester owners and lessees: “Windshield developed a linear crack after being struck by an empty wiper arm during the changing of a wiper blade. The crack grew from 6 inches on the first day to 14 inches on the second day.” – Posted October 11, 2019 Likewise, dozens of people are complaining about the windshield on the 2018 and 2019 Subaru Forester. The complaints are also common in online forums, including photos of damaged windshields. I have a 2018 Subaru Forester with a cracked front windshield. It too has a spontaneous crack that happened on June 9. It is August 18 and Subaru still does not have a replacement windshield. The recall affected 2008-2014 WRX, 2008-2011 Impreza, 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy and 2009-2013 Forester. As of April 2016, the completion rate for the majority of vehicles affected by this.

A Subaru windshield class action lawsuit alleges the glass in about 2.5 million vehicles is defective which allows the windshields to crack, chip and break. But in a motion to dismiss the Subaru. My 2019 Subaru Forester Sport developed at least 6-8 chips across the windshield in just 7 months (4500 miles). Dealer told me it was due to debris/salts from the road, but I do not recall any instances where I felt that something had hit the windshield. Today I had my 2019 Forester's windshield cracked overnight while the car was parked in a covered parking lot. I was googling the similar issues and found out that I am not alone here.. We should team up and complain to help Subaru issue a recall for a well known old problem. level 2. Original Poster 1 point · 10 months ago. The second recall pertains to 2017-2019 Imprezas but only 2018 Crosstrek vehicles, Subaru said.These vehicles are equipped with Positive Crankcase Ventilation valves that may come apart and cause.

In TSB #12-192-15R, Subaru acknowledged that the "ceramic materials used for the black-colored printed perimeter combined with the silver-colored material used for the wiper deicer portion of the windshield glass" is the root cause of many windshield failures. Subaru offered a "quality assurance" program by extending the windshield warranty. 2017-2019 Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback Windshield Defect Class Action Investigation Posted July 25, 2019 July 25, 2019 Bruno Ortega Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is currently investigating dozens of reports from 2017-2019 Subaru Outback and Forester owners that state the windshields in their vehicles are prone to cracking for little to no cause. I've been researching the 2019 Forester, and decided to check out the complaints here: 2019 SUBARU FORESTER Majority of people have a complaint about the windshield cracking easily. Have any of you heard anything about this? I've done a search on here and didn't find anything. Attorneys working with ClassAction.org would like to speak to anyone who owns or leases a 2017, 2018 or 2019 Subaru Forester, Outback or Legacy and had their windshield crack or chip.. A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging that the windshields in the Outback and Forester vehicles are “defective and dangerous” and that Subaru of America is doing nothing to remedy the problem.

Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Retailer Services Department Attention: Windshield Warranty Extension P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000. Please allow 6-8 weeks for the reimbursement to be processed. Your request for reimbursement must be postmarked by no later than February 1, 2016. My Subaru Forester windshield recently cracked starting from the bottom seam but my car is a 2016. I did file a complaint with the NHTSA but I won’t hold my breath for a recall. reply; Eric. Subaru Forester owners have reported 27 problems related to windshield (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the Forester. Learn about our recall process . Have a safety problem? Report a problem with your vehicle, tires, car seats or other equipment. We review every problem as we work to keep our roads safe. Report a safety problem . Find recalls by VIN.

Subaru will inspect the vehicles to check for missing spot welds caused by improper programming of the welding robots. Of the 293 cars, 9 were sold. If the welds are missing, the vehicle will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2018. Update: 8/5/18 app 293 cars total will be inspected. A suit filed Sept. 24, alleges claims a recent recall has worsened engine-stalling problems and increased the risk of crashes for drivers of Subaru's 2103 BRZ and XV Crosstrek models and 2012-14. In early January 2019 got in my 2018 Subaru Forester and noticed a crack 6-8″ long in my lower driver’s side windshield extending down to the windshield wiper heater. I saw no pit or chip by it. Brought it to a dealership which confirmed my observation and stated either Subaru or they would pay for it. In a Subaru class action, a Wisconsin woman claims that Outback and Forester vehicles may be equipped with defective windshields. Plaintiff Christine Powell says the windshield defect pose an “imminent and significant safety hazard” in addition to causing monetary losses and other damages.

The recall affected 2008-2014 WRX, 2008-2011 Impreza, 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy and 2009-2013 Forester. As of April 2016, the completion rate for the majority of vehicles affected by this.