Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V159000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V159000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 forester vehicles manufactured from january 2013 through march 2013 Includes 10,137 affected units, Carpeted Floor Mats may Curl/Interfere with Pedals, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2014 forester vehicles manufactured from january 2013 through march 2013

Defect Summary

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 forester vehicles manufactured from january 2013 through march 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. as a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace each of the vehicle's four (4) carpeted floor mats with new ones. these services will be performed free of charge. subaru issued an interim notification during april 2013. notification that the remedy is now available was mailed to owners on june 5, 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's recall campaign number is wqh-44.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V159000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2013-04-24T00:00:00

Subject: Carpeted floor mats may curl/interfere with pedals

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 10,137

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WQH-44

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 forester vehicles manufactured from january 2013 through march 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. as a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.

Consequence Summary: Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combination of, the vehicle's clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. brake or accelerator pedal interference may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash.

Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace each of the vehicle's four (4) carpeted floor mats with new ones. these services will be performed free of charge. subaru issued an interim notification during april 2013. notification that the remedy is now available was mailed to owners on june 5, 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's recall campaign number is wqh-44.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V159000

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