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 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2013 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | 2014 Subaru Legacy | 2014 Subaru Outback — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published January 31, 2019 · Recall initiated: January 9, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V009000, published January 31, 2019 and initiated January 9, 2019. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 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 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2013 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | 2014 Subaru Legacy | 2014 Subaru Outback — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester 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 is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- OUTBACK
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 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 | 2012 SUBARU LEGACY | 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2012 SUBARU FORESTER | 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2013 SUBARU LEGACY | 2011 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2012 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA | 2013 SUBARU FORESTER | 2013 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2014 SUBARU LEGACY | 2014 SUBARU OUTBACK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 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 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2013 Subaru Forester | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | 2014 Subaru Legacy | 2014 Subaru Outback — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V009000 on January 31, 2019. Reported hazard: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester 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 is notifying owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-19.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: OUTBACK.