| Issue ID | 819692 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10358276 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 17/07/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2011 subaru outback. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the low beams made it difficult to see at night which the contact believed to be a serious safety hazard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and both the dealer and manufacturer stated that the headlights met government standards. The contact stated that the headlights needed to be adjusted and the manufacturer would provide no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW YORK, NY |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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