2005 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Saab 9-2x | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 12, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 10, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V016000, published January 12, 2017 and initiated January 10, 2017. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2005 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Baja | 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2007 Subaru Impreza | 2006 Saab 9-2x | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, 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 their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-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 | 2006 SAAB 9-2X | 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2008 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2006 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2007 SUBARU TRIBECA
- 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 | 2006 Saab 9-2x | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V016000 on January 12, 2017. Reported hazard: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of 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. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, 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 their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-17.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: BAJA.