The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V189000·Announced 2020-03-31

Subaru Recalls 2019 Crosstrek Vehicles for Rear Seat Belt Defect

Subaru is recalling 2019 Crosstrek vehicles because the rear seat belt locking mechanism may not function as intended, increasing injury risk in crashes.

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 safety restraint system that may fail to restrain occupants in a crash, posing a risk of injury. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles. The recall involves rear seat belt assemblies equipped with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The defect is that the seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belt assemblies free of charge. The recall campaign began on April 15, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-20.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU CROSSTREK
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
4,862

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)

  • CROSSTREK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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