Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V254000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V254000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 1,886 affected units, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM/FMVSS 208, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 brz vehicles manufactured from november 25, 2011, through may 25, 2012. the owner?s manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. other portions of the owner?s manual, describing the air bag system, require clarification. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, ?occupant crash protection.?

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and will mail corrected owner?s manuals, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 19, 2012. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V254000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-06-05T00:00:00

Subject: Occupant classification system/fmvss 208

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,886

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WQB-38

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 brz vehicles manufactured from november 25, 2011, through may 25, 2012. the owner?s manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. other portions of the owner?s manual, describing the air bag system, require clarification. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, ?occupant crash protection.?

Consequence Summary: Misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.

Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and will mail corrected owner?s manuals, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 19, 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: 12V254000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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