2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Outback — Air bags: side/window
Published February 9, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 9, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V047000, published February 9, 2012. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Outback — Air bags: side/window.
What's the hazard
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS.
What to do
SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES, FREE OF FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- LEGACY
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 SUBARU LEGACY | 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Outback — Air bags: side/window recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V047000 on February 9, 2012. Reported hazard: SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS.
What should I do if I have this product?
SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES, FREE OF FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: LEGACY.