# 1996 SUBARU OUTBACK — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
> NHTSA complaint `141257` · 1999-03-10 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** OUTBACK
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
## Narrative
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE FUEL TANK AREA DUE TO IMPROPER TIRE SIZE AND THE OVERHEATING OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL.  PLEASE  GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.  *AK
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