Issue ID | 1493570 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11123166 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | FORESTER |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 18/07/18 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 subaru forester. While attempting to park the vehicle, it suddenly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a fence and a pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. There was extensive damage to the bumper. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop and then to subaru of englewood (135 south dean street, englewood, nj 07631, (201) 816-6000). The dealer stated that they could not find any failures. The contact researched and learned of many similar occurrences, which were due to electrical failures. The manufacturer stated that there was an event data recorder that the dealers did not have and they were investigating the matter. The manufacturer further stated that they would call the contact if they decide to send the equipment to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 20,000. The consumer stated the vehicle has had to incidents of sudden acceleration that caused the vehicle to crash into other vehicles causing damage.*js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
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? | N |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | AWD |
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