| Issue ID | 1413603 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11033086 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | WRX |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 28/09/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact's son owns a 2018 subaru wrx. While making a left turn at 25 mph, the front driver side wheel remained in a turned position after the driver attempted to straighten the vehicle. The driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered a broken nose and a swollen eye. The driver was taken to the hospital for medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was in the process of being transferred to brunswick subaru (2992 center rd, brunswick, oh 44212) for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and planned to investigate. The approximate failure mileage was 1,055. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1055 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TWINSBURG, OH |
| VIN pattern | JF1VA1C62J9XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 25 |
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