| Issue ID | 1564129 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11207462 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 09/12/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several warning lights became illuminated with alarms and several beeping sounds. The vehicle was driven home where the vehicle stalled once and the vehicle was stopped. The contact lifted the hood and became aware of an abnormal burning electrical odor coming from under the hood. Additionally, the battery lost its charge and was replaced. Flemington subaru located at 167 nj-31, flemington, nj 08822, (908) 824-2334, was contacted and an arrangement was made to have the vehicle picked up and towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the mechanic was unable to duplicate the issue with the vehicle. After approximately 14 days the vehicle was returned to the contact. The contact stated that she was offered a repurchase price of the vehicle at the blue book value plus an additional $400. The contact stated that a decision was not made as whether or not to accept the repurchase order. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure was 900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 900 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MILFORD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAGC8FHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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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