| Issue ID | 1670623 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11331380 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 28/06/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on the highway at roughly 70 mph, engine suddenly revved and then car essentially went into neutral. Engine didn't seem connected to the transmission. Coasted to the shoulder, then engine died. Shifted back to park and tried to restart, all lights on dashboard lit up and engine turned over, but would not start. Had to be towed to dealer. Found many similar experiences online. Some found fuel pump and pump relay failure. I have not received a diagnosis from the dealer yet. This was a potentially deadly failure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | IRVINE, CA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAFC9FHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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