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 | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 13, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 11, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V026000, published January 13, 2017 and initiated January 11, 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 | 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, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. 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 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 front 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 TKB-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 | 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 | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V026000 on January 13, 2017. Reported hazard: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. 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 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 front 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 TKB-17.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: BAJA.