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HighNHTSA·19V701000·Announced 2019-10-03

Subaru Recalls 2015-2018 Foresters Due to Passenger Airbag Deactivation Risk

Subaru is recalling 2015-2018 Foresters with heated seats because a loose electrical connection may cause the front passenger airbag to deactivate, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the airbag may fail to deploy, increasing injury risk in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. The recall addresses a defect where an electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.

If this connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied. This condition increases the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash. The recall affects approximately 366,282 vehicles.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU FORESTER
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Airbag / Occupant Detection System
Hazard
Affected units
366,282

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FORESTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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