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2018 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 open safety recalls for the 2018 Subaru Forester. Recall repairs are always free from the manufacturer.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

21V587000 · Jul 2021
WHAT’S WRONG

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

THE RISK

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

THE FIX (FREE)

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

19V701000 · Oct 2019
WHAT’S WRONG

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 (FREE)

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.

TIRES

18V455000 · Jul 2018
WHAT’S WRONG

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

THE RISK

Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

THE FIX (FREE)

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.

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