NHTSA recall 19V-701 (19V701000)
air bags recall reported October 3, 2019 - about 366,282 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V701000
- Also written as
- 19V-701
- Manufacturer number
- WUM-98
- Reported
- October 3, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~366,282
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-701 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.