| Issue ID | 1182284 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10715560 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 10/05/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tire side wall bulge developed after hitting pothole in parking lot at <15 mph. Bulge ~1/2" high and extends from just above bead to just below edge of tread. Bulge ~1" wide. Four tires purchased and installed by sears (plattsburgh, ny) ~1 year ago - oem size on oem rims. Vehicle has two sets of wheels (summer. Winter), no seasonal dismount/remount. Reporting incident as this appears to be a common complaint with this tire. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT |
| VIN pattern | JF1GH6D61AGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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