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68 reports35,250 miles · Aug 18, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL - I FINALLY RECEIVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA THAT I HAVE TWO AIRBAGS..TAKATA-SOURCED PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG AND TOYODA GOSEI DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED INDICATES THAT THEY WILL ONLY BE REPLACING THE TAKATA-SOURCED P…
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TAKATA RECALL - I FINALLY RECEIVED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM SUBARU OF AMERICA THAT I HAVE TWO AIRBAGS..TAKATA-SOURCED PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG AND TOYODA GOSEI DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE THAT I RECEIVED INDICATES THAT THEY WILL ONLY BE REPLACING THE TAKATA-SOURCED PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE...POSSIBLY NOT UNTIL FERUARY, 2017. TIMMONS SUBARU WHERE I PURCHASED THE SUBARU STATED THAT THEY WILL PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR, BUT WILL NOT PAY FOR THE INSURANCE ON THE RENTAL CAR...TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. I'M REQUESTING THAT BOTH MANUFACTURERS AIRBAGS BE REMOVED AND DO NOT WANT THEM REPLACED...IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE TOYODA GOSEI'S AIRBAGS ARE EXPLODING EITHER BEFORE DEPLOYMENT OR UPON DEPLOYMENT AS ARC'S DID RECENTLY. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT YOU COULD SECURE THE INFORMATION ON THE TYPE OF PROPELLENT THAT TOYODA GOSEI IS USING IN THEIR AIRBAGS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THESE ISSUES.
NHTSA ODI #10896981
119,244 miles · Aug 9, 2016
Engine
WE BOUGHT OUR SUBARU IMPREZA WITH 119.000 MILES ON IT. THE MOTOR LEAKS OIL AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD GASKETS. OURS BLOW UP. WARP THE HEADS IN ANOTHER. WE HAVE DONE HAD 5 MOTORS PUT IN IT, N THEY ALL DO IT. THIS LAST MOTOR DOES IT BUT NOT AS BAD AS THE OTHER ONES. THE WARRANTY COMPANY ON OUR SUBARU SAID THEY GET ALOT OF CAL…
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WE BOUGHT OUR SUBARU IMPREZA WITH 119.000 MILES ON IT. THE MOTOR LEAKS OIL AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD GASKETS. OURS BLOW UP. WARP THE HEADS IN ANOTHER. WE HAVE DONE HAD 5 MOTORS PUT IN IT, N THEY ALL DO IT. THIS LAST MOTOR DOES IT BUT NOT AS BAD AS THE OTHER ONES. THE WARRANTY COMPANY ON OUR SUBARU SAID THEY GET ALOT OF CALLS ABOUT THIS PROMBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10894512
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A TAKATA-SOURCED PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG. THE MANUAL THAT I RECEIVED WITH MY 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA STATES THAT I HAVE TWO (2) AIRBAGS (DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAGS) THE NOTICE STATES THAT PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE..WE'LL NOTICE YOU AGAIN WH…
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TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING A TAKATA-SOURCED PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG. THE MANUAL THAT I RECEIVED WITH MY 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA STATES THAT I HAVE TWO (2) AIRBAGS (DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAGS) THE NOTICE STATES THAT PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE..WE'LL NOTICE YOU AGAIN WHEN THEY ARE. IT ALSO STATES..UNTIL THIS IS PERFORMED, DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT...IT SHOULD ALSO STATE " DO NOT RIDE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT". I NEED TO RIDE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO SECURE GROCERIES, SUPPLIES, AND DR. APPOINTMENTS. I SOMETIMES HAVE PASSENGERS WITH ME. I DID NOT PURCHASE THE VEHICLE TO PARK IT IN THE GARAGE. USING THE 800-782-2783 NUMBER FOR SUBARU OF AMERICA THERE IS A RECORDING WITH A FULL MAILBOX..NO WAY TO LEAVE A MESSAGE THAT I REQUEST AND DEMAND A CORRECTED NOTICE THAT I HAVE 2 TAKATA AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE AND I WANT THEM REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE AIRBAGS IN MY VEHICLE ARE LONG PAST THE EXPIRATION DATE OF APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS WITH THE CHEMICAL BREAKING DOWN DUE TO HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATIONS. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE TO ISSUE AN INCORRECT RECALL NOTICE AND UNACCEPTABLE TO STALL ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE FAULTY AIRBAGS. YOUR WEBSITE STATES THAT OVER 9,000,000 AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT MINE HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. IF THEY HAVE TO WORK DAY AND NIGHT TO GET CORRECTED AIRBAGS AVAILABLE, THEN SO BE IT. I SENT AN EMAIL TO THE SERVICE DEPT. OF TIMMONS SUBARU AND VOLKSWAGEN OF LONG BEACH, CA TODAY ADVISING THE ABOVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS ISSUE. BEST REGARDS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10893659
60,000 miles · Mar 22, 2016
Wheels
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 60K MILES. BEGAN NOTICING THE NOISE FROM THE FAILING BEARINGS AROUND 50K MILES. UPON REPLACEMENT, THE BEARING RACES WERE VISUALLY INSPECTED AND FOUND TO HAVE MAJOR PITTING ON BOTH THE INNER AND OUTER RACES.
NHTSA ODI #10850934
141,111 miles · Feb 26, 2016
Visibility/wiper
WIPERS AREN'T FAST ENOUGH IN HEAVY RAIN OR LIGHT RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE IS LOW ENOUGH TO THE GROUND THAT SPRAY FROM OTHER CARS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. EVEN WITH BOSCH WIPER BLADES. THE SPEED SIMPLY ISN'T ENOUGH, EVEN A NEW WIPER MOTOR IS TOO SLOW. IT'S LIKE DRIVING IN A WHITEOUT.
NHTSA ODI #10838589
Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 2016
EngineSuspensionWheels
TAKATA INFLATORS...NOT SURE I AM IN THE RIGHT PLACE BUT WE LIVE IN MISSOURI AND BOUGHT A CAR IN TENNESSEE AND IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IN MISSOURI. SO HAD A MECHANICAL SHOP START FIXING IT AND THE MORE HE GOT INVOLVED THE MORE WAS WRONG WITH IT. RIGHT NOW IT WILL COST US OVER 5000 TO FIX AND WE BOUGHT IT FOR 7000.THE SHOP REF…
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TAKATA INFLATORS...NOT SURE I AM IN THE RIGHT PLACE BUT WE LIVE IN MISSOURI AND BOUGHT A CAR IN TENNESSEE AND IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IN MISSOURI. SO HAD A MECHANICAL SHOP START FIXING IT AND THE MORE HE GOT INVOLVED THE MORE WAS WRONG WITH IT. RIGHT NOW IT WILL COST US OVER 5000 TO FIX AND WE BOUGHT IT FOR 7000.THE SHOP REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND SAYS IT IS NOT ITS RESPONSIBILITY. WE HAVE PICTURES OF PARTS THAT WERE PUT ON WRONG WHICH DAMAGED OTHER PARTS. THEY SAID THEY BOUGHT IT AN AUCTION AND IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT. SORRY IF I AM IN THE WRONG PLACE IF I AM COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME WHO I SHOULD CONTACT. THERE OTHER THINGS WRONG BUT COULD ONLY CHECK 3 ITEMS. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10821130
33,544 miles · Nov 7, 2015
Air BagsElectrical System
I REPLACED THE BATTERY ON 7/11/15. I NEEDED A SMOG CERTIFICATE THIS MONTH FOR MY REGISTRATION RENEWAL AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS FOR CERTIFICATION. I HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE OVER 700 MILES AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO DRIVE IT AN ADDITIONAL 50 TO 100 MILES NON-STOP TO RESET THE VEHICLE TO PASS THE I…
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I REPLACED THE BATTERY ON 7/11/15. I NEEDED A SMOG CERTIFICATE THIS MONTH FOR MY REGISTRATION RENEWAL AND MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS FOR CERTIFICATION. I HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE OVER 700 MILES AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO DRIVE IT AN ADDITIONAL 50 TO 100 MILES NON-STOP TO RESET THE VEHICLE TO PASS THE INSPECTION. I ASKED AT THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T YOU RESET THE VEHICLE HERE SO THAT ALL THIS DRIVING AND MILEAGE IS NOT REQUIRED, THE DEALERSHIP STATED NO. THE VOLKSWAGEN HAVE A RESET BUTTON ON A PANEL BUT NOT THE SUBARU OR ANY OTHER VEHICLES. ALL VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE A RESET BUTTON AND THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED TO IMPLEMENT THIS FEATURE. ALL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN THE FUTURE SHOULD HAVE THAT FEATURE. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED 11/3/15 THRU 11/5/15 HAVING TO SPEND $35.00 ADDITIONAL IN GASOLINE AND DRIVING ON THE CONGESTED FREEWAYS TO RESET THE VEHICLE AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE TAKATA AIR BAGS IN MY VEHICLE. WHEN WILL THEY BE REPLACED? THANK YOU. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAVE A TAKATA AIR BAGS IN MY VEHICLE BY THE MANUFACTURER. WHEN WILL THEY BE REPLACED? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10788984
41,295 miles · Nov 4, 2015
Electrical SystemEngine
LEFT AND RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN AT 41,295 MILES. LOW MILEAGE FOR THIS TYPE OF MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. AT 56,976 MILES THE IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION CABLES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO MIS-FIRE CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH A CRACKED IGNITION COIL. THE EXACT SAME FAILURE OCCURRED AT 81,856 MILES. BOTH FA…
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LEFT AND RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN AT 41,295 MILES. LOW MILEAGE FOR THIS TYPE OF MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE. AT 56,976 MILES THE IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION CABLES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT DUE TO MIS-FIRE CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH A CRACKED IGNITION COIL. THE EXACT SAME FAILURE OCCURRED AT 81,856 MILES. BOTH FAILURES WERE ACCOMPANIED BY BLINKING CHECK ENGINE LAMPS REQUIRING THE VEHICLE BE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. REPEAT FAILURE OF MAJOR COMPONENTS REFLECTS PERSISTENT DEFECTS IN DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE.
NHTSA ODI #10788229
67,000 miles · Jul 11, 2014
Engine
SINCE THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. MY CAR KEEPS BREAKING DOWN. I HAVE A TODDLER. BY THE OIL SENSOR GAUGE IT KEEPS BREAKING AND MY CAR STARTS SMOKING. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IF I KEPT DRIVING THE CAR WOULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE HOT OIL UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. I FOUND OUT I NEED TO REPAIR THE HEAD GASKET AGAIN THE SECOND TIME. SINCE I…
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SINCE THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. MY CAR KEEPS BREAKING DOWN. I HAVE A TODDLER. BY THE OIL SENSOR GAUGE IT KEEPS BREAKING AND MY CAR STARTS SMOKING. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IF I KEPT DRIVING THE CAR WOULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE HOT OIL UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. I FOUND OUT I NEED TO REPAIR THE HEAD GASKET AGAIN THE SECOND TIME. SINCE IT WAS CHANGED THE FIRST TIME MY CHECK ENGINE AND CRUISE CONTROL KEEP TURNING ON WHEN I HAVE LOW RPMS, AND AM IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND HIGH RPMS. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND SUBARU TOLD ME THEY WILL PAY FOR DAMAGES THAT THEY OWN UP TO. FOR MY HEAD GASKET I ONLY RECEIVED OVER $200 WHICH IT COST ME ALMOST $1500. THEY DON'T ACKNOWLEDGE ALL THE OTHER MATERIAL THAT WENT INTO FIXING THE HEAD GASKET LIKE OIL AND ETC. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS I WILL BE FIXING THE HEAD GASKET. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609767
4,000 miles · Apr 8, 2014
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH HAD BEEN REPLACED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CLUTCH HAD BEEN REPLACED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. ..UPDATED 05/21/14 *BF THE CLUTCH FAILED FOUR TIMES. UPDATED 07/23/14
NHTSA ODI #10578338
Official recalls
9Jan 2, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X 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 or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators with alternate inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-20.
Jan 2, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
Jan 2, 2020
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20.
Jan 11, 2017
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. 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 front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front 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 TKB-17.
Jan 10, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
Jan 10, 2017
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2006-2008 Impreza (including WRX and STI models), Tribeca, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 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 rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-17.
May 25, 2016
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in 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, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.
May 25, 2016
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2006-2008 Impreza, Tribeca, 2006 Saab 9-2x, and 2003-2006 Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." These vehicles may be 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 24, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-16. Note: This notice is only for vehicles that were not covered by 16V-358 for Zone A.
Sep 6, 2011
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW JERSEY, OHIO, RHODE ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY BREAK AT THE HANGER BRACKETS DUE TO CORROSION IF THE HANGER BRACKET IS EXPOSED TO SALTY AND HUMID ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS ROADS CONTAINING SNOW MELTING AGENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: SUBARU WILL HANDLE THEIR VEHICLES AND SAAB WILL HANDLE THEIRS. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DEGREE OF CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS, AND WILL EITHER RUSTPROOF OR REPLACE THEM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
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