Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / LEGACY / 1996

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002175683 Incident Date: May, 21 2002
Consumer's City: YORK Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc.
Model Name: LEGACY Model Year: 1996
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4S3BG6856T7 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 30 2002 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 29 1996
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 65mph, warning indicator light on dashboard illuminated and windshield wipers came on. when vehicle was pulled over smoke came from under dashboard. electrical system was burned; 90 percent of dashlights, headlights, computers, etc, was affected. dealer was notified. *ak consumer states that the alternator surged burning out all electrical components including the battery, radio, fuse box, all bulbs in the dash, burned out abs and transmission computers, speedometer, windshield wiper motor, keyless entry, temperature gauge and heater control. *slc