| Issue ID | 1599945 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11254703 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | BRZ |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 14/08/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 subaru brz. The contact bought the vehicle used from an independent mechanic. Prior to the contact taking possession of the vehicle, it was serviced at wilsonville subaru, 9200 sw bailey st, wilsonville, or 97070, 503-946-9203) per nhtsa campaign number: 18v772000 (engine and engine cooling). Upon taking possession of the vehicle, the contact heard a loud ticking noise coming from the engine. There were no warning indicators illuminated; however, an unknown warning indicator later illuminated as the contact continued driving. The contact called the dealer and they did not assist. The vehicle was then taken to bud clary subaru (961 commerce ave, longview, wa 98632, 360-575-6868) for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that if the failure was linked to the recall, the dealer would service the vehicle free of charge. If the failure was not linked to the recall, the contact would have to pay for the diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,743. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42743 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LONGVIIEW, WA |
| VIN pattern | JF1ZCAB10D2XXXXXX |
| 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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