Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V701000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V701000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2018 forester vehicles equipped with heated seats Includes 366,282 affected units, Occupant Detection System May Deactivate Airbag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2018 forester vehicles equipped with heated seats

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V701000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2019-10-03T00:00:00

Subject: Occupant detection system may deactivate airbag

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 366,282

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WUM-98

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 87.69

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