Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (Including Sti), 2003-2014 Legacy And Outback, And 2006 Saab 9-2X Vehicles Originally Sold, Or Ever Registered, In The States Of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, And West Virginia Or “Zone B.” These Vehicles Had Their Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators Previously Replaced Under A Prior Recall Using Inflators Of The Same Design. The Inflators May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, Temperature And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
SAAB
Model Of Vehicle
9-2X
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
20V002000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other 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 Air Bag Inflators, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners May Contact Subaru Customer Service At 1-844-373-6614. Saab Owners May Contact The Saab Customer Assistance Center At 1-800-955-9007. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Tkb-20.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050926
End Of Manufacture
20060331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
127547
Date Owners Notified
20200107
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20200102
Make Campaign Number
TKB-20