NHTSA Complaint #11497525 — 2018 SUBARU FORESTER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11497525
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 1, 2022
Date Filed	December 15, 2022
Mileage	94,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat was extremely hot. Additionally, air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the taillights were inoperable. While his wife was driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the taillight bulbs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 90,400.

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