NHTSA Complaint #11523588 — 2016 SUBARU FORESTER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11523588
Vehicle	2016 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	May 5, 2023
Date Filed	May 24, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

While stopped at a “STOP” sign, the Subaru Forester unintentionally accelerated into a tree although the brake pedals were repeatedly utilized; it was totaled.

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