Issue ID | 1614357 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11271764 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 06/10/19 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brakes were momentary applied by suburu eyesight braking assist system while driving (in motion at approximately 65 mph) on a straight portion of an interstate highway with no obstruction apparent. This had also happened one other time in the same vehicle several months before in similar circumstances. On both instances the driver had her foot on the accelerator and the brakes released after only a short deceleration. A quick flash of the bas warning light was also observed in the second instance. A second person in the car at the time also states that there was no obstruction seen on the road and the distance to any car ahead in the same lane should not have caused the problem being reported. There was a real concern that cars following us on this busy highway could have easily caused a rear-end collision if the brakes had not released quickly. The driver had never taken her foot off the accelerator and was caught completely by surprise. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79700 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DELAND, FL |
VIN pattern | 4S4BSENC5F3XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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