| Issue ID | 856565 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10398844 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/10/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru forrester x. The contact stated that the specification of the alignment on the vehicle was causing his tires to wear prematurely. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they informed him of the same specifications and there was no remedy. The contact stated that he had to replace tires approximately 32,000 miles apart. The dealer advised him to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was designed in that manner and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,700. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40700 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | YORK, SC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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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