| Issue ID | 1082082 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10606974 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | TRIBECA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/06/14 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 subaru tribeca. While driving 10 mph, the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the driver side seat belt did not tighten upon impact. As a result, the contact's body lunged forward and his head struck the steering wheel. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. The contact sustained a concussion and was transported by ambulance to the hospital for medical attention. The contact injured his left shoulder, right knee, neck, and back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 147,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 147000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DALLASTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4WX82C764XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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