NHTSA Complaint #10818468 — 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10818468
Vehicle	2015 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 2, 2015
Date Filed	January 6, 2016
Mileage	10 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

THE BACKING ON THE STEERING WHEEL CORE IS MISSING AND WHEN TURNING IT IS VERY EASY TO PLACE PART OF A FINGER INTO THE RECESS THAT WOULD RESULT IN EITHER LOSING PART OF THE FINGER OR HAVING A FATAL ACCIDENT WHEN STRAIGHTENING OUT THE STEERING WHEEL.

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