NHTSA Complaint #10704456 — 2006 SUBARU FORESTER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10704456
Vehicle 2006 SUBARU FORESTER
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 82,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE STARTED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BY THE TAIL LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DETERMINED TO BE DESTROYED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS BY THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT AND UNDER THE SPARE TIRE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

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