NHTSA Complaint #11066919 — 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11066919
Vehicle	2005 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Date of Incident	January 25, 2018
Date Filed	February 5, 2018
Mileage	230,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

GAS PEDAL FAILED WHILE THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. UNABLE TO ACCELARATE. TOTAL FAILURE OF PEDAL. LUCKILY PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE ANOTHER VEHICLE PLOWED INTO ME. RESTARTED VEHICLE AND PEDAL OPERATED PROPERLY. VERY DISCONCERTING. FAILURE CODE WAS P2138.

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