Issue ID | 1559651 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11204081 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 16/04/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving, the vehicle started to lose power and engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was parked and upon inspection of the engine the engine had caught fire. The fire grew and the car was demolished as a result of an engine fire. The vehicle was in perfect working order before the fire, well maintained and had low mileage for a one year old vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AVON, CO |
VIN pattern | 4S4BSACC5J3XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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