Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that deploys in a severe crash. In some 2003-2014 Subaru and 2005-2006 Saab models, the airbag inflator could fail due to long-term exposure to humid and changing temperatures, potentially causing a catastrophic failure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could hit you or other passengers, leading to severe injury or even death while driving, and you could lose control of your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Subaru or Saab dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. This repair is crucial to prevent a potential life-threatening failure, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."
These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
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