NHTSA Complaint #702936 — 1998 SUBARU FORESTER

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	702936
Vehicle	1998 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	June 15, 1998
Date Filed	February 4, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

OIL LEAKS FROM DRIVE AXLES. DRIPS ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. TWO ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR HAVE FAILED. OWNERS CONCERNED OF POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. *AK

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