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NHTSA Complaint Number: 007124865 | Incident Date: May, 10 2007 |
Consumer's City: AMHERST | Consumer's State: MA |
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc. |
Model Name: LEGACY | Model Year: 2000 |
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#: 4S3BE6458Y6 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 29 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Mar, 15 2000 |
Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: I was driving on a dirt road when the exhaust pipe broke from in front of the muffler. the muffler was not supported by hangers in the front, dropped down and dug into the dirt. the rear of the car pole-vaulted over the muffler, leading to a temporary loss of control. fortunately, i was going slow and straight at the time, and there was no other traffic. the damage to the rear of the car was substantial. the muffler was replaced, and the damage to the rear quarter panels and trunk was repaired by a body shop. *tr |