Is the 2009 SUBARU Legacy safe to drive?

The 2009 SUBARU Legacy has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 17V026000

High Priority Plain English 2017-01-11

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

Your vehicle has faulty passenger side air bag inflators that could rupture in a crash, causing serious injury or death.

Risk if Unfixed

If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments could hit you, causing serious injury or death in a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Subaru will replace the faulty air bag inflator at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #17V026000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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