NHTSA Complaint #10052669 — 1998 SUBARU FORESTER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10052669
Vehicle	1998 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 23, 2003
Date Filed	January 8, 2004
Mileage	73,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MO

Consumer Description

BAD HEAD GASKET CAR IS OVERHEATING, SMELL OF ANTI-FREEZE BURNING FROM EXHAUST. *LA

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