NHTSA Complaint #11424197 — 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11424197
Vehicle	2013 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 26, 2021
Date Filed	July 10, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

Power steering failed while driving. Power steering fluid had all leaked out. Luckily car was at a very low speed as steering was quite difficult. Repaired at Subaru dealer who discovered a leak in a metal high pressure line. There was no evidence of external damage to pressure line. Photo showed a hairline crack at the outside of a 90° bend, thus probably a manufacturing defect. Dealer replaced entire steering rack.

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