| Issue ID | 1574818 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11221426 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 19/05/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Drivers side rear damper spring broken approximately 1/2 coil from the bottom of the damper. This approximately 3 to 4 inch piece of spring was rusted in the area of the break, resting on the lower damper "hat". The break was complete. This sharp piece was easily lifted off the damper. The spring displayed peeled paint an rust on several locations. Found at around 46,000 miles only upon inspection while replacing brakes. Unsure of any specific time of breakage. Vehicle was inspected at 30,000 miles. No remarks about the damper spring. Dealer and subaru corporate replaced the spring. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COPLEY, OH |
| 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? | |
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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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