Issue ID | 1684569 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11350893 |
Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 22/08/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2020 subaru outback. The contact stated that upon approaching his driveway, the contact had depressed the brake pedal and completely stopped his vehicle. The stop start feature activated automatically and the contact exited the vehicle to check his mailbox. Upon retrieving his mail, the contact turned around to enter his vehicle and the vehicle was gone. Upon looking for his vehicle, the contact discovered that the vehicle had independently driven 280 feet and had collided into a tree. The air bags deployed upon impact. The sheriff's department was notified but no police report was filed due to the accident happening on private property. No injuries were reported as a result of the failure. Due to the accident, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer have yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 294. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 294 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HARDY, VA |
VIN pattern | 4S4BTGKD1L3XXXXXX |
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 |
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