| Issue ID | 851383 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10393695 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | B9 TRIBECA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/03/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru b9 tribeca. The contact was driving 70 mph when suddenly, the front hood unlatched and struck the windshield, impairing the contacts vision of the roadway. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local body shop where he was awaiting repairs. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer stated there were no recalls regarding the hood therefore, they would be unable to assist. The contact was concerned that if he were driving in heavy traffic when the failure occurred, that he could have potentially been involved in a crash. The failure mileage was 100,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BLACK LAKE , OH |
| VIN pattern | 4S4WX86CX64XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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