| Issue ID | 852996 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10396301 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 07/04/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front passenger seat airbag switch irregularly changes state with lighter occupant. The passenger side front airbag indicator light shows off even though occupant is within limits stipulated verbally by subaru salesman. The indicator light changes state with occupant in seat, even though the occupant remained completely still. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | SIERRA VISTA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BRBCC9B3XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
| Cruise control | |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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