| Vehicle |
2009 SUBARU FORESTER |
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| Manufacturer |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/26/2007 - 3/14/2012 |
| Recalled on |
3/13/2012 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/26/2012 |
| # Affected |
326,014 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
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| Description |
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 FORESTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR in the SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR CENTER SEATING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOT MEET LOCKABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, ?OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.? SPECIFICALLY, THE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT PERMIT PROPER INSTALLATION AND SECURE ATTACHMENT OF A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THAT SEATING POSITION. |
| Consequences |
AN INSECURE INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD DURING A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A NEWLY MODIFIED AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED ON MARCH 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. |
| Notes |
SUBARU'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS WQA-37.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for SEAT BELTS
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