NHTSA Complaint #11297185 — 2020 SUBARU FORESTER

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11297185
Vehicle	2020 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	December 31, 2019
Date Filed	January 5, 2020
Mileage	400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE GEAR SHIFTER IS MOVED INTO EITHER THE REVERSE OR DRIVE POSITION THE SHIFTER SEEMS TO ACTIVATE THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS TO LIGHT UP AND STAY ON. THIS ACTION IS OCCURRING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. THIS OCCURS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, ETC.

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