NHTSA Complaint #10135323 — 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10135323
Vehicle	2005 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	September 1, 2005
Date Filed	September 5, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH ILLUMINATION. THERE IS A SHARP LOW JAGGED LINE LIKE A CURTAIN OF DARKNESS WHERE THE LIGHT ENDS. AT NIGHT, WHEN THE CAR ENCOUNTERS A DIP IN THE ROAD, VISIBILITY OBSCURED ALL BUT FOR A FEW FEET. IT IS VERY, VERY DANGEROUS. *JB

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