2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2009 Subaru Wrx — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 10, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 9, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V014000, published January 10, 2018 and initiated January 9, 2018. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2009 Subaru Wrx — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles 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 explode 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 inflators, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-18.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- FORESTER
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 SUBARU FORESTER | 2009 SUBARU LEGACY | 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2009 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2009 SUBARU WRX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2009 Subaru Wrx — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V014000 on January 10, 2018. Reported hazard: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles 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 explode 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 inflators, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-18.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: FORESTER.