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2004 Subaru OUTBACK Visibility Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	700703
Internal NHTSA #	10248672
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2004
File date	08/10/08
Component	VISIBILITY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Started car to defrost windows and warm up before leaving home. Car warmed up for about 10 minutes,when i went outside to leave the inside door of the car was on fire which was spreading,i threw my coffee on the flames shut off the car obtained water and doused out the fire which continued to burn around the window/door switch. The vehicle was transported by flatbed to the oneonta,n. Y. Subaru dealership where it is currently under repair. I believe that used parts are being obtained for the repair where possible. The cost continues to mount including mileage for a rental/now loaner car and my deductible. My confidence in the car is poor and my concern about this happening again is high. This car needs to be safe. The car is under extended warranty.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	86695
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOVINA CENTER, NY
VIN pattern	4S3BH675547XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
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
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Vehicle speed	0
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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.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Subaru OUTBACK Visibility Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Subaru OUTBACK Visibility Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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