| Issue ID | 524340 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10107473 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/01/05 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is tear between the tread and sidewall on the right rear side tire, which is causing the consumer to not maintain easy control when being driven. Manufacturer was contacted by owner. *jb *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9530 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KEALAKEKUA, HI |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG6365HHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HILO-KONA MAZDA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 808-961-4411 |
| Dealer's city | KAILUA KONA |
| Dealer's state code | HI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 96740 |