NHTSA Complaint #10817397 — 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10817397
Vehicle	2010 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	January 2, 2016
Date Filed	January 2, 2016
Mileage	36,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

REPLACEMENT OF HEADLIGHT BULBS REQUIRES REMOVAL OF FRONT WHEELS, WHEEL WELLS, AND BUMPERS. HEADLIGHTS ARE A KEY SAFETY FEATURE ON A VEHICLE. THEY SHOULD BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT AT ANY TIME. AS DESIGNED, IF HEADLIGHTS FAIL WHILE TRAVELING AT NIGHT IT IS ESSENTIALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO REPLACE THEM TO SAFELY CONTINUE THE VOYAGE. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL AND DEALERS SHOULD REPLACE BULBS AT NO COST FOR SERVICE (PARTS ONLY).

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