# 2006 SUBARU LEGACY — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `673569` · 2008-06-12 · 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:** LEGACY
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- **Miles at failure:** 36,700
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU LEGACY.  WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE.  ONCE SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, SHE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE RADIATOR.  THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.  THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER LOCAL MECHANIC AND REPAIRED.  THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.  THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 36,700.
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