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2007 Subaru FORESTER Latches Locks Linkages Hood Latch Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	970343
Internal NHTSA #	10504024
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2007
File date	25/06/10
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Second incident occurred 02/18/13 when we were going 70 mph on a interstate highway. The mileage on the car this occurrence was approx. 78,500 miles. Both times while driving, the hood popped open. The safety latch kept the hood from totally opening. We believe the hood was secured properly and held over 600 miles before each incident and the car was traveling most of that 600 miles at 60 - 70 miles an hour. Both times we were on a long trip.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	39500
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF)
City and State	JEFFERSON CITY, MO
VIN pattern	JF1SG636X7HXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
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Vehicle speed	70
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Type of child seat code
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2007 Subaru FORESTER Latches Locks Linkages Hood Latch Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Subaru FORESTER Latches Locks Linkages Hood Latch Problems, Complaints and Defects

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