SUBARU OUTBACK 2017: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V910000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-02-03 | 2019-12-19 | 2019-12-20 |
Production Dates: 2015-08-29 - 2017-06-28
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WUX-09
Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.
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.
