Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V043000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 7,004 affected units, AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. if so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. the recall began on march 9, 2007. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V043000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-02-12T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag occupant detection system wiring harness

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 7,004

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WVC-13

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit.

Consequence Summary: The passenger's front air bag could become disabled and may not deploy in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. also an electrical short circuit could cause a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. if so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. the recall began on march 9, 2007. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V043000

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Created At: 1742808662

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