Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / OUTBACK / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002103117 Incident Date: Oct, 15 2002
Consumer's City: LONGMEADOW Consumer's State: MA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc.
Model Name: OUTBACK Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4S3BH675436 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 30 2002 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dealer substituted cheap aftermarket security system for requested subaru upgrade, tampering with factory wiring in process. when challenged, dealer replaced system with subaru upgrade. however, i am concerned that the stripped, soldered and most likely cut wires in the factory harness could produce a short or backfeed that may damage electrical components or lead to fire. in addition, one bundle of wires interferes with the movement of my right foot from accelerator to brake. dt