NHTSA Complaint #984472 — 1990 SUBARU LEGACY

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	984472
Vehicle	1990 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	March 17, 1996
Date Filed	May 14, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AT THE REAR AXLE, OVERHEAT FAILURE PART VISCOUS COUPLER IN THE TRANSMISSION. *AK

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