SUBARU FORESTER 2016: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V701000

Make Model Year
SUBARU FORESTER 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-02-11 2019-10-03 2019-10-04

Production Dates: 2015-01-20 - 2017-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WUM-98

Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 366282

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

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.safercar.gov.