SUBARU FORESTER 2018: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V701000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2018 |
| 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
