| Issue ID | 1128955 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10653055 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/08/14 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Within week of purchase of used vehicle, subaru outback 2006, had intermittent red airbag trouble light indicator on and inconsistent passenger airbag on/off light. Vehicle came with 6 month warranty from independent company. Told by small independent shop (temple auto mart, temple, pa) of purchase vehicle has code 26 indicating passenger airbag module with passenger airbag indicator on/off light mounted on inside roof above the rear view mirror is bad and that they are not able to help with this problem. Called warranty company and told this item is not covered. Went to local subaru dealer (steve moyer subaru, leesport, pa) who confirmed code 26 problem and the passenger airbag module needs to be replaced and charged $97. 52 for evaluation. Dealer ordered part and estimates $299. 97 for part, labor, and state sales tax. Told by dealer when red airbag trouble light indicator is on the all airbags will not activate when needed. Believe this safety item cost should be subaru's responsibility. I am requesting a manufacture recall to cover all costs and include assurance this is problem does not occur again on this vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 136000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FLEETWOOD, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP61C267XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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