| Issue ID | 1445596 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11071692 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 14/01/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving on snow and ice with gear in the back or rear sear passengers the car can become very unstable. The backend will start changing directions on its own, this is referred to as ghost walking by several other people posting on the internet. From what i understand it is a design problem that allows the camber adjustment to change when weight is added to the rear of the car. It is a real problem and someone is going to get killed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARVADA, CO |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSALC5G3XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 30 |
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