NHTSA Complaint #11099247 — 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK SEATS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11099247
Vehicle	2013 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	April 3, 2018
Date Filed	June 1, 2018
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE HEADREST POINTS AT A HARSH ANGLE FORWARD AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE NECK INJURY. TWO SEPERATE INCIDENTS: 1. MOVING FORWARD AT A LEFT TURN ANGLE, CARS HITTING EACH OTHERS RT FRONT. RESULT BRAIN STEM HEMORRHAGE AND BILATERAL HEMATOMA. APRIL 3, 2018 2. STOPPED IN TRAFFIC HIT FROM THE REAR. RESULT NECK STRAIN. MAY 10, 2018 *TT *TR

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