NHTSA Complaint #11018730 — 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11018730
Vehicle	2010 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	August 18, 2017
Date Filed	August 21, 2017
Mileage	48,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I WAS BACKING MY OUTBACK A SHORT DISTANCE (ABOUT 20 FT.) TO A PARKING SPACE ACROSS THE STREET WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I RAN INTO A PARKED TRUCK WITH GREAT IMPACT. THE CAR FELT LIKE IT HAD A MIND OF ITS OWN. IT WAS TERRIFYING.

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