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Subaru Forester 2012 Recalls
Read the latest '12 Subaru Forester recalls and the solutions offered by the manufacturer in order to fix any defects or problems. Use this updated '12 Forester recall list issued by the NHTSA to find detailed explanations and avoid future damages.
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Subaru Forester Recalls
Recall ID # 12V602000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall Date:
DEC 26, 2012
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Model Affected:
FORESTER
Units Affected:
633842
Recall Details
Recall Date:
DEC 26, 2012
Model Affected:
2012 SUBARU FORESTER
Summary:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. Up to 53,999 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).
Consequence:
Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. This may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.
Remedy:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Units Affected:
633842
Notes:
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. WQE-41
Recall ID # 12V099000 - SEAT BELTS:REAR
Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2012
Component:
SEAT BELTS:REAR
Model Affected:
FORESTER
Units Affected:
326014
Recall Details
Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2012
Model Affected:
2012 SUBARU FORESTER
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Units Affected:
326014
Notes:
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. WQA-37
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