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2006 Subaru B9 TRIBECA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1181464
Internal NHTSA #	10714975
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	B9 TRIBECA
Model Year	2006
File date	02/05/15
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The vehicle was parked and turned off and when we got near it we could smell an electrical burning smell and saw smoke coming from the driver side rear puddle light. We immediately opened the hood and started disconnecting the battery. By the time the battery was disconnected there were visible flames coming from the puddle light, and smoke was coming from under the door threshold inside the vehicle as well. The fire department was called, and confirmed that the fire was out by the point that they arrived. We purchased the vehicle 5 months ago, and while researching it before purchase we read about a recall for the puddle lights. Before we even took possession of the vehicle we called the local subaru dealer and give them the vin and asked if the recall needed to be performed, and they stated that it did not. After the fire the vehicle was towed to the dealership, who then informed us that they had never heard of this problem before. After inspecting the car they said that they would order new bulbs for the puddle lights, but made no mention of a recall. We are worried that since there was smoke coming from inside the car that other things may have been damaged as well, but they insist that all that needs to be done is to replace the bulbs.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	163000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SYLVA, NC
VIN pattern	4S4WX82C864XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	Y
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Subaru B9 TRIBECA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Subaru B9 TRIBECA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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