2005 Subaru Outback | 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Legacy | 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Baja | 2003 Subaru Baja | 2005 Subaru Baja | 2004 Subaru Outback | 2003 Subaru Outback — Air bags
Published December 1, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 1, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V763000, published December 1, 2014. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2005 Subaru Outback | 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Legacy | 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Baja | 2003 Subaru Baja | 2005 Subaru Baja | 2004 Subaru Outback | 2003 Subaru Outback — Air bags.
What's the hazard
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What to do
Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQP-51. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-471. This recall has been partially superseded by 15V-323. All 2005 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles will now be repaired under recall 15V-323.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- OUTBACK
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2005 SUBARU LEGACY | 2004 SUBARU LEGACY | 2003 SUBARU LEGACY | 2004 SUBARU BAJA | 2003 SUBARU BAJA | 2005 SUBARU BAJA | 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2003 SUBARU OUTBACK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Subaru Outback | 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Legacy | 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Baja | 2003 Subaru Baja | 2005 Subaru Baja | 2004 Subaru Outback | 2003 Subaru Outback — Air bags recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V763000 on December 1, 2014. Reported hazard: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy and Outback vehicles, and 2003-2005 Baja vehicles sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida and adjacent counties in southern Georgia, as well as the coastal areas of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
What should I do if I have this product?
Subaru will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQP-51. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-471. This recall has been partially superseded by 15V-323. All 2005 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles will now be repaired under recall 15V-323.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: OUTBACK.