| Issue ID | 519471 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10103224 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/11/04 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There was a defect in the lighting and the adjustment caused low beams to create a glare to the oncoming traffic. *bf the high and low beam filaments were in one bulb and the bulb was surrounded by a collar which may had contributed to the problem. When the low beams were on or when driving at night in rural areas, it looked as if a dark shade was pulled down making the lighted area only about 6 feet off of the ground throughout 180 degrees horizontally. *sc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | HAMILTON SQUARE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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