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2009 SUBARU Forester EQUIPMENT Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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EQUIPMENT Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #09E011000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
THULE, INC.
What Happened
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS.
Risk if Unfixed
THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Free Fix
THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.
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Other SUBARU Forester 2009 Recalls

AIR BAGS
9 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other SUBARU Forester Years

2026
4 recalls
2025
3 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
1 recall
2016
3 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
15 recalls
2011
16 recalls
2010
17 recalls
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
2 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
2 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
1 recall

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2016 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter
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2019 MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter
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2008 TOYOTA Highlander
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2009 SUBARU Forester safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EQUIPMENT recall for the 2009 SUBARU Forester? (Campaign #09E011000)

THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388.