NHTSA Complaint #11082471 — 2015 SUBARU FORESTER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11082471
Vehicle	2015 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	March 5, 2018
Date Filed	April 2, 2018
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEED (<5MPH) THE ENGINE SURGED SUDDENLY AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. REQUIRED IMMENSE PRESSURE ON BRAKE TO EVENTUALLY OVERRIDE ENGINE AFTER IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE.

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