| Issue ID | 1048284 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10573149 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 08/03/14 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 subaru impreza. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a loud explosion was heard from the rear passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle then suddenly accelerated to 100 mph, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a utility pole. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact suffered injuries to the chest area during the crash. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 20,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOUISVILLE , KY |
| VIN pattern | JF1GE6A63AHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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