| Issue ID | 1597619 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11253000 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 07/08/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru forester. While driving 65 mph, the steering seized without warning. When the contact pulled over, turned off the engine, and restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. Roy robinson subaru (6001 33rd ave ne, marysville, wa 98271, (360) 659-6237) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 19v065000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,210. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20210 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOSES, WA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SKAEC3KHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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