NHTSA Complaint #11455557 — 2020 SUBARU FORESTER

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11455557
Vehicle	2020 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 23, 2022
Date Filed	March 7, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DC

Consumer Description

Automatic braking system failed and led to a front end collision immediately a fire broke out under the hood and accelerated into the car with in minutes using a tire iron the passenger door was forced opened Air bags deployed (3) and seat belt held

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