NHTSA ID Number: 10182193
Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-298-20
Summary
This bulletin announces a countermeasure made to the rear outer seat belt assemblies. The change was made in response to customer concerns of the seat belts not retracting smoothly.
NUMBER: 12-298-20
DATE: 10/07/2020
| APPLICABILITY: | 2019-20MY Forester |
| SUBJECT: | Rear Outer Seat Belts Not Retracting Smoothly |
INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces a countermeasure made to the rear outer seat belt assemblies. The change was made in response to customer concerns of the seat belts not retracting smoothly. The condition is caused by insufficient rewinding force from the return spring inside the retractor mechanism. New seat belt assemblies have been developed incorporating an enhanced return spring with higher rewinding force.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
| Model | Starting VIN |
| Forester | JF2SKEDC5LH575061 |
PART INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired.
| Description | Part Number |
| SEAT BELT-OUTER REAR RIGHT | 64660SJ021VH |
| SEAT BELT-OUTER REAR LEFT | 64660SJ031VH |
NOTE: The new-style belt sets are easily identified by the BROWN spring case cover on the retractor mechanisms as shown above.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for rear seat belt replacement remain unchanged. Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the first time, every time. This includes but is not limited to important SAFETY precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2019-2020 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 12-298-20
DATE: 10/07/2020
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10182193
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