| Issue ID | 1458334 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11083322 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 28/03/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have learned because my wifes car is also a 2016 subaru that soy based materials have been used in wiring and hoses of my outback creating a dangerous situation since rodents and squirrels are attracted to this product and will chew on them the manufacturer has not provided a replacement to the soy products so this is a long term safety concern that needs to be rectified. We have already incurred dangerous and costly damage to one subaru and are concerned it will happen again to one or both of our cars. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAINEVILLE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSBFC4G3XXXXXX |
| 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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