NHTSA Complaint #547267 — 1999 SUBARU FORESTER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	547267
Vehicle	1999 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date Filed	November 29, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

DESIGN OF THE THROTTLE/PEDALS CREATES DIFFICULTY IN HAVING A SMOOTH ACCELERATION, PLACEMENT OF THE PEDALS ALSO CREATE A POTENTIAL HAZARD WITH THE ABILITY TO ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE. MJS

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