NHTSA Complaint #11579087 — 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11579087
Vehicle	2019 SUBARU OUTBACK
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	November 8, 2023
Date Filed	March 23, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

I put my 2019 Subaru Outback in park, stepped out of my car and the car proceeded to unexpeectedly roll forward with the door knocking me to the ground. The back wheels of the car then ran over both my legs. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance company or anyone else. I sent a letter January 1, 2024 to Subaru's Customer Advocacy Department, but have not received a response. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the car unexpectedly going out of gear after being placed in park. prior to this occuring.

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