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NHTSARecalled Feb 9, 2012 · #12V047000

SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATOR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 LEGACY AND OUTBACK VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS. THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Product details

Product
  • SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INFLATOR
  • 2012 LEGACY AND OUTBACK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2012 LEGACY
UPCs

What you should do

SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES, FREE OF FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.

View the official CPSC notice