NHTSA Complaint #11560155 — 2021 SUBARU FORESTER FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11560155
Vehicle	2021 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Date of Incident	November 30, 2023
Date Filed	December 14, 2023
Mileage	24,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the automatic emergency braking system activated, bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.

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