Subaru Forester (2009-2013): Seat belts
Recall 22V838000 · Nov 10, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc.
16
vehicles affected
16
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V838000
- Date
- Nov 10, 2022
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 16
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts
- Model years
- 2009-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash.
What can happen
The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-22.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V838000?
1 model: Subaru Forester (2009-2013), about 16 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V838000?
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-22.
What can happen?
The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.