NHTSA Complaint #10221214 — 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10221214
Vehicle	2006 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	January 19, 2008
Date Filed	March 14, 2008
Mileage	23,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

2006 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON 2.5I REAR-SWAY SIDE-STEPPING AND WHAT I HAVE SEEN DESCRIBED AS "GHOST-WALKING" ON ICY CONDITIONS. THE AWD SYSTEM ON THE CAR SEEMS TO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT SIDE-TO-SIDE MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. *TR

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