NHTSA Complaint #11435345 — 2008 SUBARU FORESTER SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11435345
Vehicle	2008 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	October 2, 2021
Date Filed	October 4, 2021
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle was shaking. Additionally, the passenger’s side front wheel was shaking, and the vehicle was drifting to the right. The contact who is an independent mechanic noticed that the front lower control arm was fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V464000 (Suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

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