| Issue ID | 1612731 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11270564 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 06/10/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake switch was replaced on 10/06/18 on 2015 subaru forester. When recall came out, dealer didnt refund for the $156. 01 for the replaced brake switch, but replaced it again under recall 19v149000. Symptoms are that the car would lose power to wheels while driving (engine rpm would rise) & would have to release , then depress accelerator to get it to put power to wheels again. Happened multiple times on interstate. Abs and traction control warnings came on during issue as well until car restarted. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BENTONVILLE, AR |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJADC7FHXXXXXX |
| 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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