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2018 Subaru FORESTER Air Bags Sensor Occupant Classification Recall


NHTSA Recall #	142343
NHTSA Compaign #	19V701000
MFG Compaign #	WUM-98
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Supplier	SUBARU
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2018
Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Date of notification	11/02/20
Begin date of manufacuring	20/01/15
End date of manufacturing	01/08/17
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	03/10/19
Report created	04/10/19
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	366282
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	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.
Recall notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

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2018 Subaru FORESTER Air Bags Sensor Occupant Classification Recall

2018 Subaru FORESTER Air Bags Sensor Occupant Classification Recall

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