Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
The short version
Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the passenger side inflator module. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-014.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Subaru Forester |
| 2009 | Subaru Impreza |
| 2009 | Subaru Legacy |
| 2009 | Subaru Outback |
| 2009 | Subaru WRX |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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