Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, And 2006 Saab 9-2X Vehicles Originally Sold Or That Have Ever Been Registered In Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, The Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), And The U.S. Virgin Islands, Or “Zone A.” These Vehicles May Be Equipped With Certain Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Modules, And Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment. In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Front Air BAGS, These Inflators May Rupture Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Absolute Humidity And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
SAAB
Model Of Vehicle
9-2X
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
16V358000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Rupture May Result In Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Subaru Will Notify Their Owners. General Motors Will Notify Saab Owners. Dealers Will Replace The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 26, 2016. Owners May Contact Subaru Customer Service At 1-856-488-8500. Saab Owners May Contact GM At 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Tka-16.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050926
End Of Manufacture
20060331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
302127
Date Owners Notified
20160722
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20160525
Make Campaign Number
TKA-16