| Issue ID | 1579998 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230231 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 03/07/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. While the contact was loading groceries into the trunk of the vehicle, she stepped back and noticed that the vehicle was very low. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear suspension failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Heritage subaru catonsville (6624 baltimore national pike, baltimore, md 21228, (844) 224-1954) was contacted to schedule a second diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ELDERSBURG, MD |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJABC2FHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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