| Issue ID | 1158611 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10683635 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | TRIBECA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/02/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car was started in the driveway on a very cold day. The brake pedal was initially able to be pressed, but then became rock hard and could not be pushed down. After 10 minutes of letting the car warm up, the brake pedal was able to be pressed, but then seized up again 1 minute later. This could cause a crash if it occurred on the highway. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52010 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
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