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Recalls

Seats And Restraints

Recall date June 22, 2012
Models affected
  • 2009 Subaru Forester
  • 2010 Subaru Forester
  • 2011 Subaru Forester
  • 2012 Subaru Forester
Units affected 35,585
Details

On certain vehicles, the center rear seating position seatbelt, when used in automatic locking retractor mode, may not allow the proper installation of a child restraint system or booster seat and could revert to emergency locking mode while in use.

Although the seatbelt would still lock in the event of a crash, the belt could loosen during normal operation and cause the child restraint or booster seat to shift or become improperly positioned, increasing the risk of injury.

Correction: Subaru will send owners a locking clip to be used to properly secure a child restraint system or booster seat, and an owner's manual supplement with instructions on its use.

Also, dealers will replace the center seatbelt retractor upon request.

Additional information may be available on Transport Canada's website