| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 997138603 | Incident Date: Aug, 31 1997 |
| Consumer's City: WILMINGTON | Consumer's State: DE |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: OUTBACK | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 453BG6852W6 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Feb, 21 1999 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 31 1997 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: In rainy conditions or when using the defroster, the vehicle smells like mildew came through the vents which caused occupant not to use the defroster. may cause visual difficulty, and may result in an accident. in cold weather the trapped moisture in the system causes ice to form inside the windshield making driving impossible. mildew and bacteria are strong enough to cause wheezing and burning eyes. dealer/manufacturer have been contacted but provided no help. *ak *ml |
