NHTSA Complaint #11417991 — 2011 SUBARU FORESTER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11417991 |
| Vehicle | 2011 SUBARU FORESTER |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
As I drove into my driveway smoke started coming out of engine compartment. Behind and under vehicle was a massive leak of either oil or transmission fluid. No warning lights were observed and vehicle was running fine while we were out. The entire vehicle was quickly engulfed in flames and burned to the ground before firefighters arrived.
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