| Issue ID | 533339 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10115309 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/02/05 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Consumer is unable to see the speedometer while driving during day time when the sun is out. The sun light is obstructing consumer's view to see if he is complying with the speed limit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that they were unable to change or correct the problem. The vehicle complied with the dot specs. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DENVER, CO |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG69694GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
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