Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification

NHTSA recall 19V701000 · announced October 3, 2019 · filed by Subaru Of America, Inc. · 366,282 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Subaru Forester
• 2016 Subaru Forester
• 2017 Subaru Forester
• 2018 Subaru Forester

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.