| Issue ID | 898915 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10441848 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 09/12/11 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2010 subaru forester. Consumer states problems with vehicle tires *tgw the consumer stated the right rear tire went flat. He was informed by the service company who replaced the tire, there was a split on the sidewall and could not be repaired. The consumer had to purchase another tire exactly the same as the defective tire for a total of $269. 13. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | CULVER CITY, CA |
| 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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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/09/09 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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