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NHTSA recall 16V361000

Air Bags · Subaru of America, Inc.

May 25, 2016report date
62,940units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Subaru of america, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in 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, or "zone c.". These vehicles may…

Why it matters: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2003 Subaru Baja, 2004 Subaru Baja, 2003 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Subaru Legacy, 2003 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Outback.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V361000.

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