Issue ID | 1036947 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10562396 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 17/07/13 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. The contact stated the air bag light illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag was defective and may not deploy during a crash. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test and they stated the front passenger seat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated in order to replace the passenger seat the contact had to remove the aftermarket auto starter; however, the contact refused to remove it. The auto starter manufacturer stated the auto starter had nothing to do with the defective air bag but the manufacturer stated that it does. The failure mileage was 15,500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15500 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MIDDLE RIVER, MD |
VIN pattern | 4S4BRBCC4D3XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 07/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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