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2020 SUBARU ASCENT — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

fire · 1939999 · 2023-11-01

Vehicle

Make
SUBARU
Model
ASCENT
Year
2020
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Speed
15 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

Reporting a serious incident with my 2020 Subaru Ascent at 21k miles. On October 16th, a burning plastic smell and white smoke from the floorboard forced an immediate stop; I had to call the fire department for safety. The vehicle's battery has been replaced thrice, and the radio system frequently resets. Despite a Subaru recall fix in February meant to prevent such issues, the problem persists, raising major safety concerns. With 20+ years in electrical engineering, I've noted consistent electrical issues with this car. I urgently request NHTSA intervention for an immediate and thorough investigation, holding Subaru accountable for ensuring vehicle safety.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11552981
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown