| Issue ID | 1078269 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10604466 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 06/05/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver airbag in multiple models of subaru are disabled because of an apparent fault in the passenger airbag indicator light in the overhead console. This requires replacement of the part. I have researched the topic in multiple auto websites and it appears to affect a lot of model years of all makes of the subaru. The problem is also intermittent and occurs while driving . I think that disabling the airbag is a serious safety issue and that subaru has not fessed up about this or fixed the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 142000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIRFAX, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP66C597XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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