SUBARU IMPREZA 2004: AIR BAGS
Make : SUBARU | Model : IMPREZA | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 2003-01-28 - 2004-02-13 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V471000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-09-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-08-01 | Date Added to Database: 2014-08-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc. | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQM-49 | ||
Component: AIR BAGS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8959 | ||
Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Subaru Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles, as well as 2004-2005 Subaru Impreza "including WRX/STI" vehicles, that are currently or have ever been registered in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and equipped with Takata-brand passenger side air bag inflators. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants. |
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Remedy:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflators free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2014. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Owners of Saab vehicles should call toll-free at 1-800-955-9007. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |