| Issue ID | 1412284 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11031926 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/10/17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2009 subaru forester. While in stop and go traffic driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor burns to the left arm, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The vehicle was destroyed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MAHOPAC, NY |
| VIN pattern | JF2SH61629HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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