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2008 Subaru FORESTER Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	664233
Internal NHTSA #	10218920
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2008
File date	18/01/08
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I parked facing downwards on a steep hill . After about 1 1/2 hrs. Returned to my new 2008 subaru forester ll bean with less than 610 miles and felt something wrong with the brake--it was flat on the floor. The car picked up speed (two successive 15% grade hills); i braked, down shifted and could not slow the car down. To avoid hitting a car in front of me, i drove into the oncoming traffic lane. Luckily there was no oncoming traffic. After a terrifying ride for over half a mile, ended up hitting two curbs, street sign, fire hydrant & ended up in a soggy meadow. Lots of damage to car but my passenger and i got away without a scratch. After the crash the brake was no longer on the floor. However, the car hasn't been driven for a road test because we are still awaiting parts to come from japan. Have you heard of any recent incidents involving total brake failures on late model subarus?
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	608
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SEATTLE, WA
VIN pattern	JF1SG67658HXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	30/12/07
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	40
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Dealer's name	ROY ROBINSON
Dealer's telephone number	1-800-722-2868
Dealer's city	MARYSVILLE
Dealer's state code	WA
Dealer's ZIP code	98271

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2008 Subaru FORESTER Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Subaru FORESTER Service Brakes, Electric Problems, Complaints and Defects

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