NHTSA Complaint #11072988 — 2009 SUBARU FORESTER

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11072988
Vehicle	2009 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	February 14, 2018
Date Filed	February 14, 2018
Mileage	93,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BRACKET ON DOOR SIDE HAS BROKEN AWAY FROM SEAT RESULTING IN A SEAT WHICH IS UNRESPONSIVE TO HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS ON THE LEFT SIDE.

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