# 2009 SUBARU FORESTER — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1495697` · 2018-08-30 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** FORESTER
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Miles at failure:** 91,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
OUR SON BOUGHT A 2009 SUBARU FORESTER ON 7/13/18 FROM THE DAN PERKINS SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN MILFORD, CT.  HE WAS DRIVING IT HOME AT NOON ON 8/16/18 WHEN HIS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.  WITHIN SECONDS THE CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE, AND WENT UP IN FLAMES.  THE ENTIRE CAR WAS LOST.
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