Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V099000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V099000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 326,014 affected units, CENTER SEAT AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR/FMVSS 208, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 forester vehicles manufactured from november 26, 2007, through march 13, 2012. the automatic locking retractor in the seat belt assemblies located in the rear center seating of the affected vehicles do not meet lockability requirements and fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, ?occupant crash protection.? specifically, the assemblies may not permit proper installation and secure attachment of a child restraint in that seating position.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center seat belt assembly with a newly modified automatic locking retractor, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed on march 26, 2012. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V099000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-03-13T00:00:00

Subject: Center seat automatic locking retractor/fmvss 208

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 326,014

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WQA-37

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 forester vehicles manufactured from november 26, 2007, through march 13, 2012. the automatic locking retractor in the seat belt assemblies located in the rear center seating of the affected vehicles do not meet lockability requirements and fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, ?occupant crash protection.? specifically, the assemblies may not permit proper installation and secure attachment of a child restraint in that seating position.

Consequence Summary: An insecure installation of a child restraint can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center seat belt assembly with a newly modified automatic locking retractor, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed on march 26, 2012. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f8pa~qus8-miz6

NHTSA ID: 12V099000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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