2005 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Subaru Outback — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 11, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 10, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V014000, published January 11, 2017 and initiated January 10, 2017. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2005 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Subaru Outback — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are 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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- BAJA
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2005 SUBARU BAJA | 2006 SUBARU BAJA | 2006 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2009 SUBARU FORESTER | 2009 SUBARU LEGACY | 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2009 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2008 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2010 SUBARU FORESTER | 2010 SUBARU LEGACY | 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2010 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2011 SUBARU LEGACY | 2011 SUBARU FORESTER | 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Subaru Outback — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V014000 on January 11, 2017. Reported hazard: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, and 2012 WRX vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are 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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-17.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: BAJA.