# 1987 SUBARU SUBARU — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `88680` · 1997-07-15 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 1
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** SUBARU
- **Year:** 1987
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
## Narrative
SPARE TIRE MOUNTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE CAUSING FATALITY.
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