| Issue ID | 1098771 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10621645 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/08/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2012 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to brake system failure recall notice. *smd the consumer stated from the day she purchased the vehicle, the brakes did not seem right. The brake pedal seemed too soft and there was extended pedal travel. She had to pump the brakes in order to stop in time. Also, when sitting at a light with her foot on the brake pedal, the pedal would suddenly just sink downward an inch. Also, at approximately, 17,000 in may 2014, the brakes began pulsating. The dealer machined the rotors and stated it was normal. The consumer even though the her year, was not included in the recall, she still experienced the same symptoms. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | VALLEY STREAM, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/08/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GRAND PRIX SUBARU |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HICKSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |