# 1997 SUBARU SUBARU — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `631624` · 2007-07-23 · 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:** SUBARU
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- **Miles at failure:** 71,400
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 SUBARU WAGON.  THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED TWO WEEKS AGO.  THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM THE RADIATOR WHILE DRIVING.  THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED AND HE ACCUSED THE DEALER OF SELLING HIM A LEMON.  THE DEALER STATED THAT HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE "AS IS" AND NOTHING COULD BEEN DONE.  THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BLEW THE HEAD GASKET AND CRACKED THE ENGINE.  THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 71,400.
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