| Issue ID | 946640 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10480860 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 09/10/12 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver's seat bracket fractured on both sides which caused the seat to collapse onto the floor. The contact was able to continue to drive cautiously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the bracket was welded. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EAST LONGMEADOW , MA |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG67697HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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