NHTSA Complaint #10651518 — 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10651518
Vehicle	2008 SUBARU IMPREZA STI
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 13, 2014
Date Filed	October 30, 2014
Mileage	65,453 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

FIREWALL SPOT WELDS BROKE, RESULTING IN MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THIS IS CAUSING THE CLUTCH TO NOT DISENGAGE FULLY AND ALSO MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SHIFT DUE TO THE FLEX. AS THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE DANGEROUS AND IS MOST DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, IT SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A RECALL. *TR

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