NHTSA Complaint #849796 — 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 849796 |
| Vehicle | 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | WV |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES OUT OF CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE BRAKING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHILE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING. ALSO PROBLEMS WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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