NHTSA Complaint #10319291 — 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10319291
Vehicle	2010 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 15, 2009
Date Filed	March 12, 2010
Mileage	250 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

BRAND NEW 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK HAS A SHIMMY PROBLEM . THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES AND WHEN MAKING A WIDE TURN, OFTEN THE STEERING FEELS LIKE YOU HIT AN ICE PATCH, EVEN THO THE ROAD IS DRY. SUBARU IS AND WAS AWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS BEFORE PRODUCTION, AND SOLD THEM ANYWAY. *TR

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