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2014 Subaru FORESTER Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1597883
Internal NHTSA #	11253179
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2014
File date	28/08/19
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle was parked when the driver's side tailgate strut/support failed just as automated cargo door was closing as owner was removing an item from the cargo area. There was a loud bang as the cargo door that it was supporting suddenly fell down. User got a glancing blow on the top of the head. No medical intervention required, but could have been worse if person was more in the way of the falling cargo door. Passenger side srut support was still intact, but as driver's side broke door could not be fully supported. Tailgate strut swung out as it was still partially attached as bolts on one end did not become loose, but prevented door from closing all the way, as strut was hanging (stuck) out of cargo door on the driver's side. This also caused door open light and vehicle interior lights to stay on. Inspection of the failed showa brand strut number 13i062c revealed corrosion on the black tube as well as on the end of the strut that broke off on it's top end from the vehicle. Further inspection revealed corrosion on the passengers side strut that was still in place. Dealer said it was not safe to leave remaining strut on car, as it would likely fail as well. Ultimately dealer ordered the new parts and installed them. Subaru of america reimbursed owner for repairs and dealer had owner sign waiver releasing subaru of america from any personal injury claims as a result of the strut failure. Vehicle is less than 5 years old and well-maintained.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	78000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	STONEHAM, MA
VIN pattern	JF2SJAHC6EHXXXXXX
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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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 Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 Subaru FORESTER Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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