Recall 12V-099: 2009–2012 Subaru Forester
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Mar 13, 2012, covering about 326,014 vehicles.
The problem
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, âoccupant crash protection.â specifically, the assemblies may not permit proper installation and secure attachment of a child restraint in that seating position.
The risk
An insecure installation of a child restraint can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Subaru's recall campaign number is wqa-37.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Rear/Other |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V099000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-099?
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, âoccupant crash protection.â specifically, the assemblies may not permit proper installation and secure attachment of a child restraint in that seating position.
How is recall 12V-099 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.