NHTSA Complaint #10482232 — 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10482232
Vehicle	2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 14, 2012
Date Filed	October 25, 2012
Mileage	100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING ABNORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DECIDED TO SEND A TECHNICIAN TO TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.

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