| Issue ID | 836703 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10374074 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 30/04/10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2010 subaru forester. While driving at any speed, the contact turned on the heater/air conditioner/fan she smelled a toxic, nauseating odor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that it was a new vehicle odor. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the odor was probably more noticeable in cold weather. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 4,834. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WESTBROOK, CT |
| VIN pattern | JF2SH6BC4AHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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