NHTSA Complaint #11588218 — 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11588218
Vehicle	2020 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	April 10, 2024
Date Filed	May 11, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

The driver’s side (front left) power seat adjust motor has lost the inside end cap of the worm drive control assembly. Only the outside left rail will move. Subaru will not sell the part to repair, they only will supply the entire lower seat assembly for $1000. .

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