NHTSA Complaint #11468814 — 2017 SUBARU FORESTER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11468814
Vehicle	2017 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 31, 2022
Date Filed	June 11, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

2017 Subaru Forester- I had arrived to work and stopped at parking spot. Before I could put car in park position.. I heard a car high pitch revving sound. The car throttles forward and hit a building. Now I’m scared of the car.

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