| Issue ID | 916734 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10455722 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 16/03/12 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Latch system in a 2. 5x base model is inappropriately placed for at least two different common car seat bases. Unable to use lower latch anchors with a graco snugride 30 or 35 base. In addition, the subaru forester dog guard accessory which installs between the cargo area and the rear seat inappropriately uses both outside upper latch anchors. *js |
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| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FEDERAL WAY, WA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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