| Issue ID | 1470864 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11098846 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 25/05/18 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 subaru outback. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. While pushing the vehicle off the road, it rolled over the driver's legs. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge malfunctioned and displayed an incorrect fuel level. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 3,900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3900 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PORT RICHEY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BSANC7J3XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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 | 5 |
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