NHTSA Complaint #545861 — 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 545861 |
| Vehicle | 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | UN |
Consumer Description
POSSIBLE FAILURE OF RECALLED FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK MAY HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY SHAKE VIOLENTLY, LOOSE BRAKING ABILITY AND RUN OFF ROAD INTO A GUARDRAIL. DRIVER SUSTAINED A FEW BRUISES.
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