NHTSA Complaint #844159 — 1998 SUBARU OUTBACK

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	844159
Vehicle	1998 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	August 9, 1998
Date Filed	August 3, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD. THE RPMS WOULD BE REVVING. WOULD PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. ONLY USED VEHICLE IN NY. *AK

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