(Examples: in a garage or enclosed area when temporarily exiting vehicle necessitating leaving the doors unlocked etc.). This occurs sporadically/unpredictably such that driver has no forewarning and cannot take proactive steps to avoid the problem, resulting in instances where driver is forced to leave the car running in situations that present safety concerns. With engine running and shift lever in Park (CVT transmission) driver is unable to turn the engine off or remove the ignition key from the steering wheel. I am left with: a severely damaged car, as is my neighbor's, an accident that looks to be my fault-when in fact it is Subaru's fault, a large deductable to pay, a point on my lisence and increased insurance rates, and a car I have no faith in. By waiving the fee they hoped I would just go away. I got the impression Subaru didn't want to say much because they would be responsible. I explained that if it happened again it could have catastrophic consequences, he had nothing to say. The clerk would not elaborate, was very vague and would say nothing beyond that except he didn't know if the update would fix the problem-that we would just have to wait and see. The update was designed 'to address problems' like those I described. When I picked it up they said there was an ECM (Engine Control Module) update and they performed it on my car. I took the car to the Subaru dealer I purshased it from. No dashboard warning lights came on before or after the crash. There are several class action lawsuits in the works as Subaru has not taken any responsibility. What was described was exactly what I experienced. I couldn't understand what happened so I did an internet search for acceleration while braking and many articles came up reguarding several Subaru models (including mine) of 'sudden unintended acceleration' issues. My safety and the safety of the neigbhorhood cars, pedestrians and homes was at risk given my car was unstoppable despite braking. My Subaru Forester is very damaged (bumper, lights, and frame rail) and the car in front also had extensive damage. I was pulling into a parellel parking space, braking to slow to a stop when my car surged froward inspite of increased and continued braking and hit the car in front of me.

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