NHTSA Complaint #11524590 — 2015 SUBARU FORESTER
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11524590 |
| Vehicle | 2015 SUBARU FORESTER |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 19,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure and no repair was performed. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the brake light switch under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V149000 (Exterior Lighting). The failure mileage was 19,000.
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