| Issue ID | 579258 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10150838 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/02/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Consumer concerned about failure of the catalytic converter in the 2005 outback. *ts the consumer wanted a federal emissions equipped vehicle. The consumer was not informed before he purchased the vehicle that it had a mandated california emissions system, which could result in a decrease of power. The vehicle required special fuel which may not be available in the states where he needs to drive. *jb updated 04/11/06. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | HACKENSACK, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP61C657XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/09/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TOWN MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ENGLEWOOD |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |