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2005–2012 Subaru Baja, Impreza, Forester and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 17V-014 · January 10, 2017 · Subaru of America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
17V014000
Reported
January 10, 2017
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Part
Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
Vehicles affected
About 53,480

What is wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally 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, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Subaru B9 Tribeca (2012); Subaru Baja (2005, 2006); Subaru Forester (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Subaru Impreza (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011); Subaru Legacy (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Subaru Outback (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What is the fix?

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.