NHTSA Complaint #10142057 — 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10142057
Vehicle	2005 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	August 20, 2005
Date Filed	November 8, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

DT CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TOO LOW, THEY PROJECTED DOWNWARD. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY RAISED THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THEM, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER AGAIN ADJUSTED THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STILL HAD DIFFICULTY SEEING IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT ALL VEHICLES WITH PROJECT BEAM BULBS WERE LIKE THAT. *AK

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