NHTSA Complaint #11436842 — 2017 SUBARU FORESTER

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11436842
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	October 8, 2021
Date Filed	October 14, 2021
Mileage	28,959 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph and making a turn, the vehicle hydroplaned as the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently accelerated while hydroplaning going across 3 lanes of oncoming traffic and hit a curve. The contact stated that the front driver's side tire detached from the vehicle. No one was injured, and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot where it was deemed as a total loss. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,959.

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