NHTSA Complaint #10433061 — 2002 SUBARU IMPREZA SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10433061
Vehicle	2002 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	October 27, 2011
Date Filed	October 27, 2011
Mileage	97,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM BROKE DUE TO RUST DAMAGE. HAPPENED WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE. VEHICLE CANNOT BE STEERED. SUBARU HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE FOR THE SAME MODEL YEAR BUT HAS EXCLUDED MY VIN NUMBER. *TT

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