NHTSA Complaint #10002897 — 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10002897
Vehicle	2001 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	August 19, 2002
Date Filed	January 18, 2003
Mileage	18,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

REAR HEADRESTS DO NOT LOCK INTO UPRIGHT AND DOWN POSITIONS BECAUSE THE METAL SLEEVE INSIDE SEAT SLIPS OVER TIME. HAPPENED EVEN AFTER BEING FIXED ONCE BY DEALER.

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