NHTSA Complaint #11417718 — 2019 SUBARU ASCENT

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11417718
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU ASCENT
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	May 16, 2021
Date Filed	May 19, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The parking/emergency brake lever was accidently activated while traveling at highway speed of 70mph. The lever is in a BAD location and close to where cell phone is charged, cup holders are and transmission shift lever. Cell phone charge cable caught on lever and LOCKED up rear brakes at 70MPH. Almost resulted in loss of life and crash!

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