WUM-98 – Occupant Detection System – 2015-2018 Subaru Forester

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles

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October 3, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V701000

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V701

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 366,282

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.

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