Subaru Forester: Seat belts

Date

Nov. 10, 2022

Filed by

Subaru of America, Inc.

Vehicles

Subaru Forester (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

16

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 1, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

WRJ-22

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

SEAT BELT OUT F LH · Front Seat Belt Assy LH · 64621SC010AP

Recall number

22V838000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.