NHTSA Complaint #10428330 — 2006 SUBARU FORESTER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10428330
Vehicle	2006 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	August 11, 2011
Date Filed	October 3, 2011
Mileage	104,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	VA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARD AND CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE BODY DAMAGES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 10/21/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AS WELL. UPDATED EVOQ 10/26/11

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