Recall
Subaru Forester — 19V701000
NHTSA ID
19V701000
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2019-10-03
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Units Affected
366,282
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
WUM-98
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.