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.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (26)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- WUM-98 Harness (Recall) Parts
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RCMN-19V701-4277 / 110119 WUM98 FAQ update Manufacturer Notices
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RCMN-19V701-8894 / 110119 WUM98 update Manufacturer Notices
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Urgent / Time Sensitive: Process to request Forester Recall WUM-98 Repair Parts for Retailer Pre-Owned Inventory
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re Frequently Asked Questions: 2015-18 MY Forester ODS Recall WUM-98 dated 10-14-19.
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Parts Availability for Forester Occupant Detection System (WUM-98)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- CPO and Customer Concern Claim Submission for WUM-98 prior to Supply of Harness (Recall) Parts
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Retailer Preowned Reimbursement Program
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- REMINDER: Interim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Customer Concern Claim Submission for WUM-98 prior to Supply of Harness (Recall) Parts
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- WUM-98 Harness (Recall) Parts
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Retailer Preowned Reimbursement Program – WUM-98 Forester Occupant Detection System (ODS) 10/22/19
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS dated 10-8-19.
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- WUM-98 Harness (Recall) Parts
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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