Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a replacement air bag control module that's not working properly with the passenger air bag module, affecting air bag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash that triggers the passenger air bag, it might not work as it should, which could lead to a higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
Subaru will notify you, and their dealers will replace the passenger air bag module for free, starting February 3, 2020.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.
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