| Issue ID | 1085294 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10609094 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | FORESTER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/05/14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver side front air bag light has lit up on the dashboard. It stays on every time i start the car and drive it. I have taken it to the local subaru dealer in rochester, mn (clements). They say it will cost $3000 to install a brand new air bag system. I disagree. This is an inherent , serious safety flaw in the car. In my opinion, subaru should fix it free of charge. I have not received any safety advisory from subaru of america. Your guidance would be appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCHESTER, MN |
| VIN pattern | JF1SG69644HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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