2003 Subaru Outback | 2004 Subaru Outback | 2003 Subaru Baja | 2004 Subaru Baja | 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Legacy — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published May 25, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 25, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V361000, published May 25, 2016. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2003 Subaru Outback | 2004 Subaru Outback | 2003 Subaru Baja | 2004 Subaru Baja | 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Legacy — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in 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 may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V-358 for Zone A or 16V-359 for Zone B.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- OUTBACK
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2003 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2004 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2003 SUBARU BAJA | 2004 SUBARU BAJA | 2003 SUBARU LEGACY | 2004 SUBARU LEGACY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2003 Subaru Outback | 2004 Subaru Outback | 2003 Subaru Baja | 2004 Subaru Baja | 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Subaru Legacy — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V361000 on May 25, 2016. Reported hazard: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in 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 may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V-358 for Zone A or 16V-359 for Zone B.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: OUTBACK.