| Vehicle |
2018 SUBARU FORESTER |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/20/2015 - 8/1/2017 |
| Recalled on |
10/4/2019 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/11/2020 |
| # Affected |
366,282 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
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| Description |
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen. |
| Consequences |
If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for TIRES
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2018 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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