Lawsuit Says Forester and Outbacks Have Windshields That Crack Spontaneously

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Scott McCracken
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A large spider web crack in a windshield, just above the dash

The lawsuit says Subaru refuses to pay for repairs under warranty even though the cracks are not being caused by an external force, but some internal defect. Additionally, the cost to replace the windshield skyrockets because the EyeSight system needs to be recalibrated each time.

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