| Issue ID | 1490933 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11120961 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 19/08/18 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | July 6, 2018 driving on city street when my foot had the brake depressed and the auto suddenly accelerated so much that i had to turn into a curb to avoid a collision with another vehicle - i hit a curb with one tire to avoid accident and had to get four new tires because it is awd. Today my brake was depressed and it accelerated when i was in reverse then attempting to get suv into drive - driving down my daughter's driveway today, it accelerated so rapidly unintended that pressing the brake would not stop vehicle - engaged emergency brake and it still did not stop it - placed it into park and pressing brake continuously and emergency brake engaged, finally stopped the car at roadside after turning off ignition - very hazardous safety issue - lucky no one was hurt or killed - this suv is a dangerous vehicle - having it towed by aaa tomorrow morning to dealer. What can i do about this? It has only 41,870 miles on it - bought it brand new from the dealer in may 2014 and i am only driver. Help! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41870 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EVERETT, WA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJGPC2EHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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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