Issue ID | 1037753 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10562931 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 14/11/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru outback. The contact stated the he purchased the vehicle 2012. He noticed his steering wheel would drift while driving. The contact took his vehicle to a subaru dealership for a diagnosis and the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The problem persisted after the diagnostic test was performed. The contact located recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v194000 (steering); however, his vin was not included in this recall although is experiencing the same defect listed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 1000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired. .. Updated 04-23-14 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was to be repaired under waranty. Updated 04/25/2014 *js.. Updated01/20/15 *bf |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SCHENECTADY, NY |
VIN pattern | 4S4BRBCC0D3XXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ANOTHER GOLDSTEIN SUBARU |
Dealer's telephone number | 518-869-1250 |
Dealer's city | ALBANY |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 12205 |