Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX And Outback Vehicles, And 2009-2011 Impreza Vehicles 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 Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment. In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag, These Inflators May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Absolute Humidity And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
TRIBECA
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
18V012000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Explosion Of An Inflator Within The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Module May Result In Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Front Seat Passenger, Driver Or Other 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 On February 9, 2018. Owners May Contact Subaru Customer Service At 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Tka-18.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080408
End Of Manufacture
20130703
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
64179
Date Owners Notified
20180209
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180109
Make Campaign Number
TKA-18