NHTSA Complaint #726985 — 2000 SUBARU OUTBACK

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	726985
Vehicle	2000 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	TIRES
Date Filed	September 19, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

AS YOU CAN SEE BY THE MILEAGE, I HAVE A BRAND NEW SUBARU OUTBACK LEGACY STATIONWAGON AND IT IS A BEAUTIFUL MACHINE. IT CAME EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE WILDERNESS TIRES AND WE ARE VERY CONCERNED. I DO NOT WANT TO SEE MY OUTBACK FLIPPED OVER IN THE ROAD WITH ME OR MY HUSBAND IN IT. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR TO REPLACE OUR SATURN WHICH WAS TOTALLED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN SOMEONE HIT IT AT 50 MPH. I WORK FOR THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION AND AS YOU MAY BE AWARE WE DO LOTS OF RECALLS ON DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. THE ACCIDENTS ARE RACKING UP ALMOST DAILY WITH THESE TIRES. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL. I DON'T WANT TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY AND HAVE TO GO OUT AND REPLACE BRAND NEW TIRES ON A BRAND NEW CAR. LIVES ARE AT STAKE HERE AND SO IS MAY BRAND NEW SUBARU! HELP!*AK( DOT NUMBER: )

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