NHTSA Complaint #823398 — 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	823398
Vehicle	1997 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	May 8, 1998
Date Filed	May 18, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, THE DRIVER'S HAND ACCIDENTLY HIT THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. DRIVER PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, AND NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WAS IN THE REVERSE POSITION. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WAS VERY SLUGGISH. THE VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP.

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