Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, And Baja Vehicles Originally Sold Or That Have Ever Been Registered In 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, Or “Zone C.”. 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
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
BAJA
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
16V361000
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 Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began August 24, 2016. Owners May Contact Subaru Customer Service At 1-856-488-8500. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Tkc-16. Note: This Recall Covers Vehicles That Were Not Previously Covered In 16V-358 For Zone A Or 16V-359 For Zone B.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020516
End Of Manufacture
20040721
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
62940
Date Owners Notified
20160824
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160525
Make Campaign Number
TKC-16