Subaru of America, Inc.: Seat Belts
Subaru of America, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Nov 10, 2022 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 16. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.
5 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Subaru Forester | 78 | 12 | 3 | 13 |
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 106 | 15 | 5 | 15 |
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 147 | 16 | 6 | 21 |
| 2010 Subaru Forester | 262 | 17 | 6 | 21 |
| 2009 Subaru Forester | 178 | 18 | 7 | 19 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 22V838000.
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