| Issue ID | 1432400 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11054684 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | BAJA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/11/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru baja. While the gear shifter was in reverse, the accelerator pedal was depressed and a grinding noise was heard from the front driver's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger side bearing was hooked onto the universal shaft, and the universal joint and drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v277000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called riley subaru at (563) 588-2326 (4455 dodge st, dubuque, ia 52003) where it was confirmed that the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact inquired about a recall for the universal joint and drive shaft, but there was none. The contact was advised to call nhtsa. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,432. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106432 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LENA, IL |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BT63C165XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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