| Issue ID | 1713175 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11384933 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 25/12/20 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on access road at about 25 mph. Loud noise followed by flopping noise. Pulled off the road within about 200 yards. Drivers side rear tire was completely flat. Put on spare tire. Cursory examination showed large tear through the sidewall on the interior side. Photos are available. Tires have 15,320 miles on them. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38690 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAUC8FHXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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