Saab 9-2X (2006) – 17V016000

Defect Description For Recall

Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (Including WRX And Sti Models), Tribeca, And 2006 Saab 9-2X Vehicles, Originally Sold, Or Ever Registered, In The States Of Alaska, Colorado, ConneCTIcut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, And Wyoming. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Modules Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment. In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag, 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

17V016000

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 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 8, 2017. Subaru Owners May Contact Subaru Customer Service At 1-800-782-2783. Saab Owners May Contact The Saab Customer Assistance Center At 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Tkc-17.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Subaru Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20050531

End Of Manufacture

20060630

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

62764

Date Owners Notified

20170308

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Date Report Received

20170110

Make Campaign Number

TKC-17

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard