2017 Subaru Forester recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester. Each is fixed free of charge by a Subaru dealer.

Key takeaways

  • 1 NHTSA safety recall on record for the 2017 Subaru Forester.
  • Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, with no expiry for safety recalls.
  • Confirm with your VIN - a model-year recall may not include your car.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Campaign 19V701000 · 2019-10-03

Defect: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Check your VIN at NHTSA

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Recall records are published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and shown here as received. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, so the definitive check is your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.