NHTSA Complaint #768510 — 1998 SUBARU OUTBACK

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	768510
Vehicle	1998 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 1, 2002
Date Filed	October 22, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CT

Consumer Description

SAFETY ISSUE: SEAL FAILURE CAUSES OIL TO LEAK ONTO HOT EXHAUST (FIRE HAZARD). MR

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