| Issue ID | 1661859 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11325134 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 08/06/18 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated, while attempting to park. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact was able to turn the steering wheel to avoid crashing into a building. The vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into two poles. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained. The police department was present; however, the contact was unaware of a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair facility where the physical damage was repaired. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact mentioned that when the brake pedal was depressed the vehicle would slightly |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TOMS RIVER, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAEC8EHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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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