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- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A loose electrical connection in the front passenger seat's Occupant Detection System can cause the front passenger airbag to deactivate even when the seat is occupied. If that happens in a crash, a front passenger may face a greater risk of injury because the airbag will not deploy as designed.
Subaru will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the system and, if needed, replace the occupant detection sensor mat harness at no cost to you. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and reference recall number WUM-98. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your Forester is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Forester | 2015201620172018 |
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