Issue ID | 1489152 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11119607 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | FORESTER |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 24/10/17 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and crashed into a fence on october 24, 2017. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown. On july 18, 2018, while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated again and crashed into a security pole. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 20,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HACKENSACK, NJ |
VIN pattern | JF2SJADC6GHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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