Seat Belts

NHTSA recall 22V838000 · announced November 10, 2022 · filed by Subaru Of America, Inc. · 16 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2009 Subaru Forester
• 2010 Subaru Forester
• 2011 Subaru Forester
• 2012 Subaru Forester
• 2013 Subaru Forester

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