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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005050176 | Incident Date: Oct, 14 2005 |
| Consumer's City: LEVITTOWN | Consumer's State: PA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: FORESTER | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: JF1SF6551XH | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 18 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 31 2005 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt: the contact stated since purchase of the vehicle there has been antifreeze smell. he would periodically check the reservoir, and once he noticed it was leaking. he took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined the head gasket was leaking. there was manufacturer recall wwp-99, for this problem, but when he took the vehicle to the dealership they stated there was no problem with the vehicle. they told the contact he probably filled the reservoir too high, causing the leak. the manufacturer was contacted, and suggested he keep an eye on the problem. if it persists, they will fix the vehicle under the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. *ak |
