| Issue ID | 1591565 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11243477 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 12/06/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver's side rear spring on my 2014 forester with 39,500 miles broke spontaneously while driving under normal conditions. When the car was placed on a lift and raised up at the repair shop the suspension dropped down and the passenger's side spring broke as well. I have never gone off road, towed, or carried heavy loads. Looking around online, many others have had this same thing occur. The replacement springs were back-ordered from subaru for several weeks, indicating that many others have had this happen. I believe this is a manufacturing defect and a nationwide recall should occur. Luckily i was driving at low speeds when my spring broke but this could potentially be very dangerous. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODBURY, MN |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAEC3EHXXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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