NHTSA recall campaign
22V838000
ManufacturerSubaru of America, Inc.Reported2022-11-10Affected16 vehicles
What was wrong
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.
Risk
The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →