Issue ID | 1564220 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11207532 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 14/05/19 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Smoke electrical short issue in driver side mirror. Diagnosed by subaru mechanic to be a short in the approach light module. Significant smoke was emitted from mirror with burn marks on bottom inside middle of mirror. The car had just came to rest in a hospital parking deck. Car was removed from deck in order to prevent fire hazard. Note - a 10 amp fuse did blow which caused a failure of the tpms (tire pressure monitoring system) and the remote lock/unlock system. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CANTON, OH |
VIN pattern | 4S4BSENCXJ3XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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