NHTSA recall 18V014000
Air Bags · Subaru of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2009 Subaru Forester
- 2009 Subaru Impreza
- 2009 Subaru Legacy
- 2009 Subaru Outback
- 2009 Subaru Tribeca
- 2009 Subaru Wrx
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Subaru Forester, 2009 Subaru Impreza, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Tribeca, 2009 Subaru Wrx.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V014000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.