NHTSA Complaint #11461864 — 2019 SUBARU ASCENT

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11461864
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU ASCENT
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 22, 2022
Date Filed	April 23, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

Car was parked and had foot on brake when car suddenly lurched forward and hit a car in front. At first I thought that my foot had slipped off brake pedal and onto accelerator pedal but after reviewing the incident later in the day, I do not believe that my foot slipped. Subaru issued a recall on my vehicle #21V955000 in December 2021 but never notified me directly and I did not learn about this defect until I took the car in for routine maintenance. Was not advised that this recall might be hazardous. It is now been 4 months and Subaru has yet to issue a fix. I am now thinking that what just happened is a result of this defect or some other form of sudden unexpected acceleration and now am afraid to drive the vehicle.

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