| Issue ID | 1636215 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11300105 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/08/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle developed issue error code p2138, throttle sensor on gas pedal desynchronizes causing vehicle to go into emergency safety mode where power is lost, goes into a high idle, and vehicle must be parked and restarted multiple times before powertrain reactivates. Caused by faulty design of potentiometer on throttle pedal that wears a bare spot. Replacement of throttle (gas pedal) required to resolve issue, which will eventually start occurring again due to poor design. Has occurred when pedal isn't being used (cruise control only), as well as during normal driving at all different speeds. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HEDGESVILLE, WV |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP86C864XXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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