NHTSA Complaint #11541885 — 2018 SUBARU LEGACY

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11541885
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU LEGACY
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 8, 2023
Date Filed	August 31, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

A friend was trying to move the car from the street when it suddenly lurched and accelerated and hit a tree, and boulder, and another car. They had not stepped on the accelerator yet. She lost control of the car. It was totaled as per State Farm.

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