Subaru FORESTER

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    CHILD SEATUS

    A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

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    WHEELSUS

    A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSUS

    A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTUS

    A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYUS

    A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMUS

    A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    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.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERUS

    AN INSECURE INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A CHILD DURING A CRASH.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCHUS

    The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICUS

    Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combination of, the vehicle's clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. Brake or accelerator pedal interference may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERUS

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONUS

    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.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

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

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS

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

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)US

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHUS

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.