Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / FORESTER / 2006

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006085723 Incident Date: Nov, 07 2006
Consumer's City: BALTIMORE Consumer's State: MD
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc.
Model Name: FORESTER Model Year: 2006
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JF1SG63656G Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 16 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 04 2005
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 upon opening the driver door, there was a smell of burning plastic inside the vehicle. the interior dome light also did not illuminate upon opening the door. upon opening the passenger door, the contact noticed that the floor of the front passenger side appeared to have been charred. the contact also noticed that the plastic around the manual gearshift had melted and resolidified. the fabric of both the driver and passenger seats appeared charred as well. there were no visible flames or smoke. roadside assistance was contacted, and towed the vehicle to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. the manufacturer was also notified, who stated that they would send a representative out to inspect the vehicle.*ak