Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2003-2004 Legacy And Outback Vehicles, And 2003-2005 Baja Vehicles Sold, Or Ever Registered, In Geographic Locations Associated With High Absolute Humidity. Specifically, Vehicles Sold, Or Ever Registered, In Puerto Rico, Hawaii, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Florida And Adjacent Counties In Southern Georgia, As Well As The Coastal Areas Of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi And Texas. Upon Deployment Of The Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Rupture.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
BAJA
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
14V763000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passengerøs Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Potentially Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Subaru Will Notify Their Owners. Dealers Will Replace The Passenger Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 15, 2015. Owners May Contact Subaru At 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Wqp-51. Note: This Recall Supersedes Recall 14V-471. This Recall Has Been Partially Superseded By 15V-323. All 2005 Model Year Subaru Legacy And Outback Vehicles Will Now Be Repaired Under Recall 15V-323.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030218
End Of Manufacture
20030606
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4175
Date Owners Notified
20150115
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20141201
Make Campaign Number
WQP-51