Issue ID | 1389580 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11003252 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | CROSSTREK |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 16/06/17 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact rented a 2017 subaru crosstrek. While the contact was resting his right arm on the leather shifter, he sustained burns. The passenger and his wife also received burns on the bottom left and right forearms of the leather seating surfaces. The contact did not receive medical treatment for his injuries; however, the passenger went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with chemical reactive second degree burns. The car rental vendor was made aware of the incident. The local dealer (mark miller subaru midtown located on 3535 state st, salt lake city, ut, 84115) was contacted at 888-859-6198 and stated that they never heard of the failure and would "look into it". The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 396. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 396 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PARK CITY, UT |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 3 |
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Date of purchase | 11/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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