NHTSA Recall # | 91133 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 12V047000 |
MFG Compaign # | WVZ-36 |
Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2012 |
Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
Date of notification | 21/02/12 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/11 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/12/11 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/02/12 |
Report created | 09/02/12 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 381 |
Defect summary | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 legacy and outback vehicles, manufactured from december 1, 2011, through december 23, 2011. These vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component used, resulting in insufficient output of compressed gas. |
Consequence summary | The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, free of february 21, 2012. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. |
Recall notes | Subaru's recall number is wvz-36. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |