NHTSA Complaint #756745 — 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	756745
Vehicle	2001 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	December 5, 2001
Date Filed	January 17, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

AT 30 MPH IN A CURVE ON CR73 FROM CONIFER TO EVERGREEN, CO. IN 3RD GEAR, STEERING RACK AND PINION BROKE, AND CAR DID A 360 DEGREE SPIN ON DRY PAVEMENT AND SLID INTO A DIRT MOUND. ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD, HAPPENING WITH NO TRAFFIC, AND IN THIS LOCATION, WAS MY WIFE'S LIFE SPARED.POLICE REPORT WITH COLORADO STATE PATROL ON FILE.*AK

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