| Issue ID | 1365820 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10968295 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 08/03/17 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front driver seat -- while driving heard a metal pop sound from the seat. After investigation the right side of the driver seat has separated from the seat tracks. Seat has not been abused as drivers weight using this vehicle is < 225lbs. Have seen several posts on subaru sites indicating left side of seat failure. This is right side of seat. The seat no sits lower on the right side causing awkward seating position, leaning toward center of vehicle for the driver. Should vehicle be involved in crash i suspect the driver will not be properly positioned for proper restraint with seat belt and not center with the airbag potential deployment. All resulting in unnecessary driver injury. The vehicle has less than 90,000 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
| VIN pattern | JF2SH6CC1AHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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