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2012 Subaru Forester

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$25,995 - $35,995
2012 Subaru Forester
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Key Specifications for 2012 Subaru Forester

Fuel Economy 7.4 - 11.0 City/HWY combined
Horsepower 170 - 224 hp
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Engine Gasoline
Torque 174 - 226 ft-lb
Seats 5
 

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Recall Information

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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2019-191
Recall date
2019-04-18
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WUF-91
Units Affected:
100
Notification Type:
Service Campaign Mfr
Issue: A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash. Note: This is a voluntary service campaign that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This problem only affects certain parts used for replacement of original parts. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injuries. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary.
Recall number
2019-013
Recall date
2019-01-10
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
TKC-19
Units Affected:
102,110
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Action: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
Recall number
2016-492
Recall date
2016-10-07
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WTM-73
Units Affected:
15,378
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain turbocharged vehicles, the relay which controls the secondary air injection pump may have been manufactured incorrectly. As a result, the relay may allow the pump to operate continuously. If this condition were to occur, the pump may overheat and melt, causing burning smell or smoke and possibly resulting in a fire. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a revised relay.
Recall number
2014-586
Recall date
2014-12-22
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WQQ-52
Units Affected:
33,000
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake system potentially increasing stopping distances, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect vehicles and either apply an anti-corrosion coating to the 4-way joint connector and brake lines, or replace them as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013092 and 2014223. Vehicles that were inspected and/or repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and/or repair.
Recall number
2014-223
Recall date
2014-06-12
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WQK-47
Units Affected:
105,649
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake system potentially increasing stopping distances, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect vehicles and either apply an anti-corrosion coating to the lines, or replace them as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2013092. Vehicles that were inspected and/or repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and/or repair.
Recall number
2012-444
Recall date
2012-12-27
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WQE-41
Units Affected:
293
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with dealer-installed accessory puddle lights, a short circuit may develop causing the lights to melt and/or emit smoke. This could result in a fire causing property damage and/or injury. Correction: Dealers will install an additional fused wiring harness to protect against short circuits.
Recall number
2012-189
Recall date
2012-06-22
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011 2012
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Manufacturer Recall Number:
WQA-37
Units Affected:
35,585
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the center rear seating position seatbelt, when used in automatic locking retractor mode, may not allow the proper installation of a child restraint system or booster seat and could revert to emergency locking mode while in use. Although the seatbelt would still lock in the event of a crash, the belt could loosen during normal operation and cause the child restraint or booster seat to shift or become improperly positioned, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Subaru will send owners a locking clip to be used to properly secure a child restraint system or booster seat, and an owner's manual supplement with instructions on its use. Also, dealers will replace the center seatbelt retractor upon request.
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