| Issue ID | 1391045 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11004381 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/07/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving appr. 35mph on state highway 6 in eastham, ma when steering wheel was jerked out of my hands, car abruptly moved to the right and into granite curb before coming to a stop. Upon exiting car i found right front tire turned to the right while other tires were facing forward. Right lower control arm was broken causing cv axle to break at inner joint. This was a crowded highway on a summer weekend in a resort area. I am extremely fortunate to not have been injured or caused injury to others. Repairs totaled $929. 95 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 157900 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EASTHAM, MA |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG63684HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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