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2018 SUBARU FORESTER Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

3 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 21V587000
Report Date: July 29, 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description:

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

~175,968 vehicles impacted
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
NHTSA: 18V455000
Report Date: July 10, 2018

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description:

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.

~3,654 vehicles impacted

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