NHTSA Complaint #11375714 — 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11375714
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 1, 2020
Date Filed	November 21, 2020
Mileage	38,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM ONE OF MY WHEELS . I'M PRETTY SURE IT'S A BAD WHEEL BEARING . NOTICED THE NOISE AFTER BRAKING VERY HARD TO AVOID A COLLISION .HAVE HAD THE SUV LOOKED AT TEST DRIVEN BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC . HE BELIEVES IT IS THE WHEEL BEARING

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