| Issue ID | 749323 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10293771 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 28/11/09 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | New model 2010 subaru outback roof rack. The manual states it is unsafe to tie a load directly to the roof rack as it may result in loss of load if this is true -not every one will be aware of this and there will be loads lost. More serious - it states on pg 8-15 "do not use the roof rails when the bars are restored". In the restored position these bars look like most roof racks. They will be used to carry loads. One end of each bar is only in a plastic hole with no strength there is no doubt people will be unaware and loads will be lost on the hwy. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 250 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN CLEMENTE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRBFC6A3XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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