| Issue ID | 1508694 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11143434 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 25/10/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Oct. 25, 2018. Car in garage stationary/started vehicle/ dashboard red warning light of seat with belt/airbag. Turned vehicle off. 1/2 hour later, returned to car, saw headlights on, two front doors locked/didn't start car. Called dealer and took in. Said airbag problem and need passenger seat replacement-but on big backorder/months and months. No firm date. Said choice: drive it at risk/ or take a rental. Gm gave us loaner. Gm said this is first one he has heard of at their dealership. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15130 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUMMERFIELD, FL |
| VIN pattern | JF2SJAGC5HHXXXXXX |
| 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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