Subaru in the affected vehicles, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may deactivate if a front seat passenger operates a device that is plugged into the power outlet such as a music player or cell phone, or touches a metal part of the vehicle such as the forward/rearward seat adjuster lever.
The short version
Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the sensor occupant classification. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may deactivate if a front seat passenger operates a device that is plugged into the power outlet such as a music player or cell phone, or touches a metal part of the vehicle such as the forward/rearward seat adjuster lever.
If the ODS deactivates, the front passenger air bag will be turned off and the front passenger air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Occupant Control Unit with a modified one, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-419.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Subaru Impreza |
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