| Issue ID | 1347029 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10940312 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 06/01/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hill start assist braking activated when i was pulling on to a 60 mph highway on flat ground! It continued to engage brakes & then disengage brakes as i tried to accelerate. I could not get the vehicle to accelerate beyond 25mph. This was on an icy highway with other vehicles trying to brake to avoid hitting me. I consider this a life threatening defect! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOZEMAN, MT |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAAC4FHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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