Issue ID | 1158371 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10683474 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 12/02/15 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Upon noticing a blown 3rd tail light(one of the tail lights on the rear hatch/door of the wagon,) i disassembled and found that the sockets on both sides(left and right 3rd tail-light sockets) were scorched around where the bulbs fit into them. The discoloration was brown/black and was present not only on the socket with the blown bulb but also the other, working side. Dealer replaced blown bulb and made no comment on scorched bulb sockets. It almost appears as if they were so heated they were ready to melt or burn the plastic. Car has been in service for 27 months and has 27k mostly city driving on it. Happy to provide photos of the affected sockets to anyone investigating or concerned. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27640 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | POTOMAC , MD |
VIN pattern | 4S4BRDPC3D2XXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | AWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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