| Issue ID | 1253259 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10819906 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 06/01/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Inside cab hood latch can trigger by contact with right leg when exiting vehicle, driver can usually see hood not secure while driving, resulting in stop vehicle and secure hood. On 1/6/2016 while traveling over the jamestown bridge, hood flew up and smashed the windshield resulting in hood,window and roof damage. No visible sign of the latch not being secure was present, see liberty mutual insurance claim 033127030 dated 01/06/2016 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NARRAGANSETT, RI |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP61C796XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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