| Issue ID | 1522698 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11161996 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 15/12/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The passenger seat sensor has been going off when nothing is in the seat. Because the sensor thinks something is in the seat the airbag for the passenger side is turned on. After going to the dealership, quirk subaru, in bangor maine, they told me my cell phone was setting off the sensor. Their resolution to this problem, "don't bring your cell phone into the car." the car can be moving or stationary and will randomly turn on. It's gotten worse over the last year happening about 4 times since august of 2018. I have contacted subaru of america and they told me to go to another dealership to handle the matter. It is my opinion that this poses a risk to occupants inside the vehicle which may led to an unwanted airbag deployment. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORONO, ME |
| VIN pattern | JF1GPAA61G9XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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