SUBARU FORESTER 2012: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V838000

Make Model Year
SUBARU FORESTER 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-01 2022-11-10 2022-11-14

Production Dates: 2007-11-26 - 2012-03-14

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WRJ-22

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash.

Consequence

The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-22.

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.nhtsa.gov.