2009–2013 Subaru Forester Recall
Seat Belts
Issued October 11, 2022 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
- Affected model years
- 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Vehicles affected
- 16
- Report received
- October 11, 2022
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash.
Consequence
The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-22.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.