| Issue ID | 618432 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10181881 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | B9 TRIBECA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/02/07 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact has a 2006 subaru b9 tribeca with an odometer reading of 7300 miles. The contact stated that when evening comes and the day time running lights are on the instrument panel is illuminated. With the instrument panel illuminated the contact forgets to put in the head lights which causes other drivers not to see the vehicle properly. The contact explained that on several occasions when this has happened he had almost gotten hit in the rear because the tail lights were not on because the contact was under the impression that all lights were on because of the instrument panel display. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7300 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ST PETERS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 4S4WX82C064XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/06/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | LOU FUFZ SABRU |
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