Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / BAJA / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005050617 Incident Date: Dec, 11 2005
Consumer's City: ROCKY FACE Consumer's State: GA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc.
Model Name: BAJA Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4S4BT61CX37 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 22 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: May, 31 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: the contact stated while driving down a winding mountain road the vehicle lost braking power. she tried to slow it by down shifting the gears, and then she used the emergency brake. the vehicle started smoking and she drove into a ditch. the brakes had been previously replaced by an independent mechanic. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. a police report taken at the scene. there was body damage to the vehicle. the insurance adjuster stated there were no problems with the brakes. the dealership has not yet inspected the vehicle. *ak