Recall 12V099000: 2009–2012 Subaru Forester
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 13, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 326,014
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- OVSC
The problem
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.
The risk
An insecure installation of a child restraint can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V099000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WQA-37
- Manufacturer
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Owner letters
- Mar 26, 2012
- Components
- Seat belts:rear/other (Seats & Seat Belts)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology