NHTSA Complaint #11512642 — 2019 SUBARU FORESTER

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11512642
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 22, 2023
Date Filed	March 19, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The Thermo Control Valve had went out. When the valve went out, the Subaru Eyesight became disabled. This also turned off the forward collision, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane departure, and rear cross traffic warning and braking. Subaru has a service bulletin, 09-80-21, stating the issue.

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