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2009 Subaru LEGACY Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	857144
Internal NHTSA #	10399418
Manufacurer	SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	LEGACY
Model Year	2009
File date	20/03/11
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I drive a 2009 subaru legacy sedan. The air bag light began to turn on since about 52,000 miles. When i shut off the car, the airbag light goes away but then periodically comes on every now and then. Subaru is unable to answer as to why this is happening as a generic code is produced. I searched online forums regarding this issue and believe that there is a trend with the air bag system in the 2005-2009 subaru legacy's. Multiple people have complained about this problem and says it has something to do with the air bag within the seat that connections could possibly come loose or the air bag module has gone bad. Most report this happening around 45,000-60,000 miles. Some report with this, sometimes the passenger air bag automatically turns off despite a passenger occupying the seat. A vehicle's safety system should not be compromised this early or at all. I strongly believe that this should be investigated before a casualty or injury results and a recall is issued regarding the air bag system. If subaru cannot answer to why their air bag light comes on, this raises some concern and needs to be looked into. Only forums have been helpful and some say the seat needs to be replaced, which is estimated at $1900-$2100 because the air bags are built/sewn in the seat. This should not be the customer's responsibility if its the seats or safety system of the vehicle. This is the manufacturer's responsibility to keep its consumers safe and thoroughly resolve the matter before it regrets it did not do so in result of someone being injured or a casualty results.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	52000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PUYALLUP, WA
VIN pattern	4S3BL616797XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Subaru LEGACY Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Subaru LEGACY Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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