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2006 Subaru B9 TRIBECA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1011769
Internal NHTSA #	10544145
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	B9 TRIBECA
Model Year	2006
File date	07/09/13
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Faulty and or deficient part: 'pipe oil cooler' part # 21328aa121 (part is a 11" x 3/4" (thin) metal tube that connects from lower driver's side of the engine, traverses the underside of the engine and connects to the base of the oil filter mount through the use of rubber hoses that transports engine coolant.) vehicle was observed to be overheating. Upon personal inspection of the underside of the vehicle, and only upon removing the large plastic splash guard from under the engine compartment it was observed that the above listed part had developed extensive corrosion, principally where two brackets are welded to the subject coolant tube. The tube adjacent one of these welds had corroded to the point that engine coolant was allowed to leak out and cause the overheating situation. Had this occurred on the highway (and not in my driveway) this could have caused the vehicle to overheat and stop in traffic creating a hazardous situation. Catastrophic engine failure could also occur. Note, the pipe is made of thin and apparently easily corrosive material. The location of the coolant pipe is underneath the splash shield where it can not be viewed unless the shield is removed, allowing for the deterioration to continue unnoticed. Writer believes the subject part was inadequately made to stand up to corrosive conditions found on the underside of the vehicle causing a potentially hazardous situation and should be replaced with a more resistant material to corrosion. P. S. To nhtsa; i have and will provide photographs of the faulty part, invoice for the oem replacement part purchased from subaru, and the failed part itself should you decide you want them.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	79000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KINGSLEY, PA
VIN pattern	4S4WX83C864XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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2006 Subaru B9 TRIBECA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Subaru B9 TRIBECA Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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