NHTSA Complaint #10222730 — 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10222730
Vehicle	2008 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	December 25, 2007
Date Filed	March 30, 2008
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

THE HEADLIGHTS IN THE 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK ARE DEADLY AND AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THESE HEADLIGHTS WERE APPROVED AND THAT THEY ARE LAWFUL. *TR

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