High Priority
#15V419000
Simplified
2015-07-01
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Occupant Detection System (ODS) might stop working if you use certain devices near the front passenger seat, like a music player or phone, or touch metal parts like the seat adjusters.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ODS stops working, the front passenger air bag won't deploy in a crash, which could lead to injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Subaru will replace the Occupant Control Unit with a new one at no cost to you. The dealership will notify you and perform the repair, which started on August 21, 2015.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza 4-Door and Station Wagon vehicles (except WRX/STI models) manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 16, 2012. 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Occupant Control Unit with a modified one, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQT-55.