NHTSA Complaint #11503708 — 2018 SUBARU IMPREZA

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11503708
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU IMPREZA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 23, 2022
Date Filed	January 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

Driver / owner of vehicle was found deceased from a fire that originated in the engine compartment of the vehicle. This is being reported by Portland Fire and Rescue Fire Investigator [XXX]. NO apparent body damage to the metal parts of the vehicle. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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