| Issue ID | 766629 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10311193 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 04/01/10 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The tire wells of my 2009 subaru forrester fill with snow and ice to the point that the steering is affected- it is difficult to control the car. I have been living in the same area for many years and i have never experienced this with a vehicle (previously i have driven an altima, jetta, civic and celica) and the previous vehicles have not been advertised as 'snow condition' vehicles. I drive in plowed lanes (not in the mess) and i am concerned about this lack of control when the weather gets a little nasty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEBSTER, NY |
| VIN pattern | JF2SH63659HXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 35 |
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