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2017 SUBARU FORESTER Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

1 Recall Recorded
NHTSA: 19V701000
Report Date: October 03, 2019

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Defect 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.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

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.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

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.

~366,282 vehicles impacted

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