Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Where does the recall data come from?

Checks run against the official NHTSA safety recall database, the U.S. government's system of record for vehicle recalls.

2017 Subaru Forester Recalls

Sensor Occupant Classification

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

What's wrong:

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.

Risk:

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.

What to do:

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.

NHTSA campaign 19V701000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 3, 2019.

2017 Subaru Forester Recalls

Sensor Occupant Classification

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