Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V392000 Reported November 21, 2000

Subaru/seat belt webbing

Subaru Of America, Inc. · Seat Belts · 368 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V392000
Manufacturer Campaign
WWA-84
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
368
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 21, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. incorrect beige rear center seat belt webbing was installed. the belt length is too short.

Safety Consequence

The seat occupant would not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all beige colored rear center lap/shoulder belts with lot number 0171.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V392000 or campaign WWA-84.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V392000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V392000?

NHTSA recall 00V392000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on November 21, 2000. It addresses: Subaru/seat belt webbing. The recall affects approximately 368 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V392000 or the manufacturer campaign number WWA-84. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.