| Issue ID | 1556858 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11196968 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | BRZ |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 22/02/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brought the car in for valve spring recall, car came back with clogged oil passages. Damaged heads such as rockers, camshafts, intake and exhaust valves. Rtv sealant found in oil pan and oil pickup. Rtv is blocking oil passages in engine causing starvation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW BRITAIN, CT |
| VIN pattern | JF1ZCAC15D1XXXXXX |
| 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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