NHTSA Complaint #10291595 — 2009 SUBARU FORESTER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10291595
Vehicle	2009 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 22, 2009
Date Filed	November 9, 2009
Mileage	3,411 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

FIRE ERUPTED WITHOUT WARNING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE PANEL BELOW THE TRUNK COVER ON 2009 SUBARU FORESTER WITH LESS THAN 3,500 MILES. THE WIRE HARNESS BURNT. THIS HAPPENED ALMOST 2 MONTHS AGO AND SUBARU IS IN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE INSURANCE AS IT SEEMS TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

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