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2005 Subaru LEGACY Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1027472
Internal NHTSA #	10555531
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	LEGACY
Model Year	2005
File date	22/02/11
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The wiring harness on the rear lift gate (station wagon) keeps breaking and shorting out. This is a dangerous defect, as rear lights can go out without notice, leading to a possible rear-end collision. Dangerous for pedestrians when the backup lights have shorted out and are not visible. Rear visibility also hampered under snowy or rainy conditions when the wiper shorts out. Repairs have been made at least three (3) times (2/22/11, 3/24/13, 9/25/13), yet these electrical issues still persist. A recall from subaru should be ordered to address this electrical defect and safety issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	103000
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SANTA FE, NM
VIN pattern	4S3BP676354XXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Subaru LEGACY Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Subaru LEGACY Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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