| Issue ID | 895721 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10438799 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 22/11/11 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Subaru was slowing to a stop behind a chevrolet suburban when it was struck from behind by a mercedes suv. The mercedes was traveling at approximately 30 - 35 mph. The subaru was driven into the rear of the suburban causing the subaru's airbag to deploy. The impact site of the airbag was in the chest area and not the face. Upon arrival, the medics and firemen noted that the seat belt was totally deployed and were unable to retract it into the pillar. Bruising was noted across the subaru driver's chest and upper thigh area which was associated with the pattern of a seat belt. I sustained a moderate concussion and moderate to severe neck strain. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SNOQUALMIE, WA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SH6DC0AHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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