Subaru of America (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Subaru of America – Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock As Intended
Affected models: Subaru Crosstrek
Report Received Date | 20200331 |
NHTSA ID | 20V189000 |
Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective Action | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-20. |
Recall Code | WRC-20 |
Potentially Affected | 4862 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V189000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
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If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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