Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V047000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V047000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 381 affected units, SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATOR, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 legacy and outback vehicles, manufactured from december 1, 2011, through december 23, 2011. these vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component used, resulting in insufficient output of compressed gas.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, free of february 21, 2012. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V047000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-02-09T00:00:00

Subject: Side curtain air bag inflator

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 381

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WVZ-36

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 legacy and outback vehicles, manufactured from december 1, 2011, through december 23, 2011. these vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component used, resulting in insufficient output of compressed gas.

Consequence Summary: The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, free of february 21, 2012. 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: 12V047000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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