| Issue ID | 1524995 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11163719 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 18/11/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Takata recall, we recently purchased a 2019 subaru forester from a subaru dealer in berlin vermont. It developed an extremely loud squeal with under 2000 miles. This was a result of defective brake material on the right rear inner brake pad breaking loose from the brake pad and lodging between the rotor and dust shield. I took photos of said defect (kept the defective component) and brought the vehicle back to the dealer, i gave them the defective material which was crusted on the side of the pad lining. They brought the car in and told me it was road dirt. Fortunately i took photos of the defective component as well as the brake pad. They gave me the car back without changing the defective components. The defective brake pad had a build up of this crusted obviously defective material from brake manufacture on the sides of it. This material appeared to have a lava crusty type texture and is obviously not brake pad material. The manufactured brake pads are currently on the vehicle. I can not upload photos on this computer, do have photos however. This would obviously have some effect on brake life and and performance as a foreign substance is being introduced into the service brake components. I have the actual miles when the dealer brought it into the shop as well. Thanks for your attention in this matter. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HYDE PARK, VT |
| VIN pattern | JF2SKAGCXKHXXXXXX |
| 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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