| Issue ID | 819072 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10357792 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 23/09/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru forrester. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the brake pedal independently went to the floorboard abnormally and the vehicle began to decelerate but did not come to a stop. The contact stated the vehicle exhibited an unusually loud noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the rear passenger brakes were completely gone. The dealer advised he bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing however, the contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The manufacturer advised the contact that brake pads were not covered under warranty and would provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was approximately 40,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BALLINGSVILLE , NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 40 |
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