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Over time, the terminals connecting the Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness to the sensor mat in the bottom of the front passenger seat can loosen, developing an unstable electrical connection. If this happens, the ODS may not properly determine the correct status of the right front seat occupant and prevent the front passenger-side airbag from deploying in the event of a crash.

If the ODS is unable to correctly determine the status of the right front seat occupant, 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.

WUM-98 Safety Recall FAQs:

Q: What should I do?

A: You should contact your Subaru retailer (dealer) for an appointment to have the ODS sensor mat harness replaced in your vehicle, free of charge.

Q: Are there any precautions I should take until the vehicle is repaired?

A: As a precaution, please limit the use of the front passenger seat until this safety recall is completed. If you must use the front passenger seat, and the airbag warning light and/or the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator illuminates while the seat is occupied, the passenger should move to the rear seat after the vehicle has come to a complete stop in a safe area.

Q: What will be done to this vehicle?

A: Subaru will replace the ODS sensor mat harness with a remedied one at no cost to you.

Q: What Subaru models are involved?

A: Certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles.

Q: Do I need to make an appointment?

A: Yes. Please contact your servicing Subaru retailer to set up an appointment to ensure that the retailer can allocate a time slot to best accommodate you.

Q: How much will this recall cost?

A: This recall will be performed free of charge at any authorized Subaru retailer.

Q: Do I have to return to the retailer where I bought the car?

A: Any authorized Subaru retailer will be able to perform this recall free of charge for you.

Q: Can I have this recall performed at an independent repair facility?

A: Only an authorized Subaru retailer can perform this recall free of charge.

Q: If I live in Canada do I have to return to the United States to have this performed?

A: Any authorized Subaru retailer in either the United States or Canada is capable of performing this recall.

Q: If I no longer own the vehicle what should I do?

A: If you no longer own your vehicle, please update owner information online, at www.subaru.com/customer-support.html , by selecting Email Us then selecting Update Address from the drop-down menu.