Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (Including WRX And Sti Models), 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2009-2012 Forester, Legacy, Outback, And 2012 WRX Vehicles Originally Sold, Or Ever Registered, In The States Of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, The Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), And The U.S. Virgin Islands. These Vehicles Are 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
TRIBECA
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
17V014000
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 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 6, 2017. Owners May Contact Subaru Customer Service At 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Tka-17.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050429
End Of Manufacture
20120730
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
53480
Date Owners Notified
20170306
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170110
Make Campaign Number
TKA-17