NHTSA recall 04V274000

Air Bags · Subaru of America, Inc.

June 9, 2004report date

1,987units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: The left and right side curtain air bags in certain vehicles involved in this campaign may not fully deploy rapidly enough when activated in a side impact collision. During a side impact test conducted by the insurance institute for highway safety (iihs), the test results indicated that there was a difference between the iihs test results and the result of side impact tests conducted by fhi.

Why it matters: This may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

The fix: Dealers will replace the left and right side curtain air bag modules. The recall began on June 11, 2004. Owners should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. .

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2005 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Outback.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V274000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.