NHTSA Complaint #542567 — 1997 SUBARU LEGACY
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 542567 |
| Vehicle | 1997 SUBARU LEGACY |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE LOT BALANCE CONTROL DURING SWIFT STEERING RESULTING IN COLLISION, VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURIES TO CONSUMER (FOREARM AND FACIAL).
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