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2014 Subaru FORESTER Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1584682
Internal NHTSA #	11233700
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2014
File date	21/07/19
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I walked behind the vehicle that was parked on side of the street, and pressed the button that activates the powered tailgate and causes it to open. As the tailgate was opening, the left tailgate gas lift support broke off from the tailgate. When the tailgate reached its maximum height, it slammed down in an unrestrained manner. Now whenever i try to use the automatic tailgate, it opens to the maximum height, then abruptly and without warning slams down with great force, with a potential to injure someone.*dt consumer stated pushed button to raise liftgate; appeared that when liftgate reached maximum height, it came crashing down. Complainant was standing back waiting for the liftgate to open when incident happened. Tried to open the liftgate using button again a couple more times; liftgate would open, but would come crashing down again when it reached maximum height. Looked to see what was the problem and saw on driver
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	109000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PERRYOPOLIS, PA
VIN pattern	JF2SJAPC7EHXXXXXX
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
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2014 Subaru FORESTER Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 Subaru FORESTER Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects

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