NHTSA Complaint #10926595 — 2003 SUBARU FORESTER STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10926595
Vehicle	2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 23, 2016
Date Filed	November 17, 2016
Mileage	119,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

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