NHTSA Complaint #768870 — 2000 SUBARU OUTBACK

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	768870
Vehicle	2000 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	October 24, 2002
Date Filed	November 4, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ON A SMOOTH DIRT ROAD, HEARD A CLUNK UNDER THE CAR. STOPPED AND LOOKED UNDER IT ONLY TO FIND THE SWAY BAR BROKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BAR. END LINKS AND OTHER PARTS FINE. THE THICK SWAY BAR DESIGNED TO BE STRONG BROKE. MUST INVESTIGATE. DT

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