| Issue ID | 1369860 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10971626 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 30/01/13 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Manufacturer recall number wqe41; nhtsa recall number 12v602000. Puddle lights for 2011 subaru outback. In january 2013, i received a recall notice from subaru. . Since receiving the recall notice, i have made numerous, really, numerous, attempts to have this recall addressed by my local subaru dealer. All attempts to have this recall addressed have been unsuccessful. I have been repeatedly told that the parts are on back order. My puddle lights have ceased working which is an indicator of an electrical short within the electrical system which may result in smoke or fire according to the ntsb. On april 8, 2017 my latest attempt to get a definitive answer from my local subaru concerning repair of the puddle lights and completion of the recall was again unsuccessful. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRINGFIELD, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRCKC2B3XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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