| Issue ID | 1133999 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10653289 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 03/11/14 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2014 subaru imprezza. Customer is concerned about the head restraints regulations and thinks they should be modified. *cw the consumer stated the head restraints, were overly restrictive, unnecessary bad for driver's posture, and devastating to shorter people and others with existing pr potential shoulder, back and neck problems. The consumer stated driving 30 minutes or less she experienced considerable neck pain and shoulder problems, which have continued to worsen. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | ARNOLD, MD |
| VIN pattern | JF1GPAL62E9XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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