| Issue ID | 1579895 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230153 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 08/06/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 40k miles, the rear suspension coil spring is found broken during a regular oil change and brake inspection. The spring is rusted inside out. Mechanics said it is rare that this part would break in the lifetime of a car. There are many similar broken spring cases among 2014 and 2015 subaru forester model cars. Please check https://www. Cargurus. Com/cars/discussion-t61866_ds789686. This is a safety concern that subaru did not take prompt action. Even if one life lost as a result of this in the future is too little too late. Subaru values money over lives. It is now up to nhtsa to take further actions to protect public safety. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PRAIRIE VIEW, IL |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJADC8FHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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