NHTSA Complaint #10295147 — 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10295147
Vehicle	2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	April 15, 2009
Date Filed	December 9, 2009
Mileage	2,250 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

PISTON #4 HAD RINGLAND FAILURE OF BOTH RINGLANDS ON SAID PISTON IN MY 2008 SUBARU WRX STI. *TR

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