| Issue ID | 1570401 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11218105 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 09/05/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Started the car in the driveway and no power steering, dropped off at the local dealer. Several days later was informed of full failure of power steering. The power steering assist module and power steering rack system shorted out/failed. Car had 41000 miles |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIRFIELD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJABC3FHXXXXXX |
| 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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