Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V012000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2009-2013 legacy, forester, tribeca, wrx and outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u Includes 64,179 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2009-2013 legacy, forester, tribeca, wrx and outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 legacy, forester, tribeca, wrx and outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on february 9, 2018. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is tka-18.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V012000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2018-01-09T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 64,179

Details

MFR Campaign Number: TKA-18

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 legacy, forester, tribeca, wrx and outback vehicles, and 2009-2011 impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence Summary: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began on february 9, 2018. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is tka-18.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 96.34

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