NHTSA Federal Safety Recall Directory

2017 Subaru Forester Safety Recalls (1)

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects and noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards free of charge. Below are the verified recall campaigns for the 2017 Subaru Forester.

100% Free Dealer Remedy: Any authorized Subaru dealership must perform recall repairs at zero cost to the vehicle owner regardless of warranty status.

Defects & Problems Safety Recalls1 Owner Complaints582

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NHTSA ID: 19V701000Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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.

Safety Consequence / Hazard

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.

Authorized Dealer Remedy

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.

Report Date: 03/10/2019Official NHTSA Docket

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Does your 2017 Forester have incomplete recalls?

Safety recalls apply to specific VIN numbers. You can check the complete 17-character VIN on the federal NHTSA portal to verify if previous owners have had these free repairs completed.

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