| Issue ID | 1577420 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11228358 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 31/01/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Homelink, the in car operation for garage door openers changed creating what i believe to be a hazard. The current version only operates with the ignition on while previous models did not have this requirement. I contacted subaru and their reply was "working as intended". My point is this, how many people might now start their car in an enclosed space (closed garage) because the homelink won't open the door until ignition is on? I recognize that you can turn ignition on without starting the vehicle, but how many people might not understand or take the extra step to do that? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLENVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | JF2SKAUCXKHXXXXXX |
| 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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