NHTSA Complaint #10226372 — 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK
EQUIPMENT issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10226372 |
| Vehicle | 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 17,600 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WITH A KAYAK STRAPPED TO THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, THE KAYAK FLEW BACKWARDS AND DETACHED FROM THE ROOF. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RETRIEVED THE KAYAK WITH THE AERIAL BAR STILL ATTACHED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,00. UPDATED 5/20/08 *CN THE CARRIER THAT ATTACHED TO THE CROSS BAR OF THE ROOF RACK BROKE. UPDATED 05/20/08
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