| Issue ID | 1509953 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11144460 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 22/10/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving at 10-15 mph, there was an abnormal burning odor in the vehicle. Additionally, there was smoke emerging from the hood and into the vehicle. The gear shifter was stuck and failed to engage into first gear. The emergency brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer muller subaru (1350 park ave w, highland park, il 60035 (888) 285-8152) where diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact declined to pay for the $1800. 00 fee. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1-373-484-69104 however no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 18v626000 (parking brake) was not received. The failure mileage was 83,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKE FOREST, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRCAC1A1XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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 | 10 |
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