NHTSA Complaint #10629229 — 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10629229
Vehicle 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 60,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE AFTER THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

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