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