2009 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Forester | 2012 Subaru Forester — Seat belts: rear/other
Published March 13, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 13, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V099000, published March 13, 2012. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2009 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Forester | 2012 Subaru Forester — Seat belts: rear/other.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- FORESTER
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 SUBARU FORESTER | 2010 SUBARU FORESTER | 2011 SUBARU FORESTER | 2012 SUBARU FORESTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Forester | 2012 Subaru Forester — Seat belts: rear/other recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V099000 on March 13, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: FORESTER.