NHTSA Complaint #10679338 — 2008 SUBARU WRX SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10679338
Vehicle	2008 SUBARU WRX
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 1, 2013
Date Filed	January 27, 2015
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

BRAKE/CLUTCH BRACKET WELD FAILURE. BRAKE/CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS LOSE. 3 OF THE 5 SPOTWELDS HOLDING THE BRAKE/CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAVE FAILED. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO FEEL MUSHY AND THE CLUTCH DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH. THE BRAKES MAY FAIL IF THE OTHER TWO WELDS BRAKE. *TR

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