| Issue ID | 1483539 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11113166 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 23/07/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Both rear coil springs have broken at the bottom coil that rests in the bottom spring base of the strut assembly. Mechanic found cracks during safety inspection during brake replacement. As technician was backing vehicle out of the bay a piece of the right hand coil at the bottom of the coil separated from the vehicle. Photo attached. Lh coil still in the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80210 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMISBURG, OH |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAMC1EHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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