From AB
RECALL Subject : Carpeted Floor Mats may Curl/Interfere with Pedals Report Receipt Date: APR 24, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V159000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,137 Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
SUMMARY: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. As a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.
CONSEQUENCE: Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combination of, the vehicle's clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. Brake or accelerator pedal interference may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash.
REMEDY: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace each of the vehicle's four (4) carpeted floor mats with new ones. These services will be performed free of charge. Subaru will issue an interim notification by the end of April 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at
1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQH-44.