# 1996 SUBARU IMPREZA — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
> NHTSA complaint `152064` · 1999-05-26 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** IMPREZA
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
BRAKES FAILED AND STARTED TO SMOKE ON A HILL. I HAVE DRIVEN FOR 20 YEARS, WITH MANY DIFFERENT CARS.  IF TRAFFIC HAD BEEN SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT MY WIFE AND I COULD BE DEAD.  *AK
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