NHTSA Complaint #11436984 — 2018 SUBARU FORESTER

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11436984
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU FORESTER
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 28, 2021
Date Filed	October 16, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Repeatedly the passenger air bag turns off even when car is in motion (warning lights turn on) with passenger in front seat. We have heated seats but apparently are not part of the recall that covers other Foresters with the exact same problem. Anytime we are in the car and it is deactivated it puts the passenger at risk if an accident would occur. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to death from a problem that the company appears to be aware of. It used to be we could turn the car off, have the passenger get out, restart the car, and the sensor will work, but now that does not happen. We would love to get rid of this vehicle but that is not an option at this time.

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