2009-2013 Subaru Forester recall: seat belts
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 10, 2022. It covers about 16 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16
- reported
- Nov 10, 2022
- owners notified
- Dec 1, 2022
- related complaints
- 21
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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.
Recall number 22V838000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about seat belts problems.
Questions about recall 22V838000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2013 Subaru Forester seat belts?
Yes. Recall 22V838000, reported on November 10, 2022, covers about 16 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V838000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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