VIN: JF2SH656X9H778873
Year: 2009 Make: Subaru Model: Forester
Number of Open Recalls: 3
NHTSA Recall Number: 16V738000
Recall Date: October 7, 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number: WTM73
SUMMARY:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback (turbo models only), 2008-2014 model year Impreza (turbo models only) and 2009-2013 model year Forester (turbo models only) vehicles. Due to inappropriate manufacturing process control of the relay which controls the secondary air injection pump, the relay may allow the pump to operate continuously.
SAFETY RISK:
If this condition were to occur, the check engine warning light illuminates and the pump may overheat and melt causing odor or smoke to occur and possibly, fire.
REMEDY:
The remedy procedure will be to replace the secondary air injection pump relay with a counter-measured one.
RECALL STATUS:
Recall INCOMPLETE
MANUFACTURER NOTES:
For additional information, please contact your dealer or visit Subaru.com/contact us.
If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or TTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA ( ).
This recall data last refreshed:
Nov 1, 2016
NHTSA Recall Number: 16V358000
Recall Date: June 10, 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number: TKA16
SUMMARY:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
SAFETY RISK:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
REMEDY:
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16. NOTES: 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
RECALL STATUS:
Recall INCOMPLETE
MANUFACTURER NOTES:
For additional information, please contact your dealer or visit Subaru.com/contact us.
If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or TTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA ( ).
This recall data last refreshed:
Jan 9, 2017
NHTSA Recall Number: 12V099000 Recall Date: March 13, 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number: WQA37
SUMMARY:
WQA37: Rear Seat Center Seatbelt. 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, OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION. SPECIFICALLY, THE ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT PERMIT PROPER INSTALLATION AND SECURE ATTACHMENT OF A CHILD RESTRAINT IN THAT SEATING POSITION.
SAFETY RISK:
AN INSECURE INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD DURING A CRASH.
REMEDY:
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.
RECALL STATUS:
Recall INCOMPLETE
MANUFACTURER NOTES:
For additional information, please contact your dealer or visit Subaru.com/contact us.
If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or TTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA ( ).
This recall data last refreshed:
Mar 26, 2012
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