Sensor: occupant classificationRecall 19V-701 · 2015–2018 Subaru Forester
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 19V-701 covers 366,282 2015–2018 Subaru Forester for a sensor: occupant classification problem, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V701000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,106 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 20, 2015 to August 1, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Occupant Detection System (ODS) FailureNHTSA