NHTSARecalled Mar 13, 2012 · #12V099000
CENTER SEAT AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR/FMVSS 208
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
Be the first to hear about future recalls.
Add the things you own to a watchlist. We’ll alert you the moment one matches.
Get started, freeDescription
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 FORESTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR in the SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR CENTER SEATING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOT MEET LOCKABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION. SPECIFICALLY, THE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT PERMIT PROPER INSTALLATION AND SECURE ATTACHMENT OF A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THAT SEATING POSITION. AN INSECURE INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD DURING A CRASH.
Product details
- Product
- CENTER SEAT AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR/FMVSS 208
- 2009-2012 FORESTER
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2012 FORESTER
- UPCs
- —
What you should do
SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A NEWLY MODIFIED AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED ON MARCH 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.