# 2001 SUBARU OUTBACK — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `515187` · 2005-01-04 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** OUTBACK
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
## Narrative
CONSUMER  WAS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND FOOT WAS PLACED ON THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED.  THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE  REAR ENDED THE  VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT,  BOTH AIR BAGS  FAILED TO DEPLOY.  NO INJURIES TO REPORT.  VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER.  HOWEVER,  MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER  THAT THE PROBLEM COULD  NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
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