| Issue ID | 708064 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10254900 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | WRX |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/12/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car: 2005 subaru impreza sti. Problem: factory defect in the turbo oil supply. The factory recommends immediate removal of the turbo inline oil filter. If this filter becomes clogged the turbo will be ruined. This is per subaru factory bulletin no. 02-103-07. Why is this not a factory recall? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HILO, HI |
| VIN pattern | JF1GD70675LXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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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