2012 Subaru Impreza — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published July 1, 2015 · Recall initiated: July 1, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V419000, published July 1, 2015. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2012 Subaru Impreza — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- IMPREZA
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 SUBARU IMPREZA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Subaru Impreza — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V419000 on July 1, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: IMPREZA.