NHTSA Complaint #11156870 — 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11156870
Vehicle	2009 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	November 1, 2018
Date Filed	December 7, 2018
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

DURING NORMAL USE OF THE CLUTCH ON THE STREET , THE FIREWALL WELDS BRAKE OFF CAUSING THE FIREWALL TO BEND. ALSO EFFECTS THE CLUTCH PEDAL MAKING IT 'CLICK' IF NOT FIXED CAN CAUSE MORE DAMAGE.

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