# 2015 SUBARU FORESTER — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1911999` · 2023-07-21 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** FORESTER
- **Year:** 2015
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
Vehicle accelerated from a stop sign  at high speed and brakes were pushed down all the way with no respond the steering wheels was stiff and the Vehicle continued at high speed on its own crashing curbs side walk vegetation along the way until final crash at a tree. not warning lamps messages and air bag did not deploy. Car engine remained on at time of crash until manually turned off. safety of driver & passenger and others near by  were at very high risk. Head on collision with other vehicles and homes  could have happened. Insurance adjuster inspected and determined it is a "Total Lose" but did not gave reason for incident.  police report was done and suggested to follow up with dealership. Emailed about this incident to Subaru dealership. Unknown if any  additional inspection was done.
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