Complaint 1687133

2007 SUBARU LEGACY • ENGINE • incident Aug 23, 2020

Crash

Fire

Yes

Injuries

Deaths

Complaint ID: 1687133
Make: SUBARU
Model: LEGACY
Model Year: 2007
Component: ENGINE
Incident Date: Aug 23, 2020
Date Received: Aug 25, 2020
Data As Of: Sep 1, 2026

Complaint Summary

ENGINE

Owner Narrative

VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSING WHILE ACCELERATING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. FIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO CV SHAFT BOOT, WIRE HARNESS AND TRANSMISSION. CAUSE OF FIRE IS UNKNOWN.

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