NHTSA Complaint #10653031 — 2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10653031
Vehicle	2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 1, 2014
Date Filed	November 6, 2014
Mileage	1,200 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED LACERATIONS AND BRUISES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.

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