| Issue ID | 1635690 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11299654 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 15/01/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2014 subaru forester seemed low in the rear. I took it to my mechanic and the spring on the rear strut is broken. I looked up subaru issues with struts and there are hundreds of complaints. Also research and found that its not safe to drive like this as it takes longer to brake. Why hasnt nhtsa been a consumer advocate for this? This letter serves as notification that i have informed nhtsa of this dangerous part issue as it has been determined that metal weakness/failure is the cause of this malfunction. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAHC5EHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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