2006 Subaru Forester and Subaru Impreza recall: frontal

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 12, 2007. It covers about 7,004 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 7,004
reported: Feb 12, 2007
owners notified: Mar 9, 2007
related complaints: 26

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong: On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. Pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit.
Risk: The passenger's front air bag could become disabled and may not deploy in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Also an electrical short circuit could cause a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. If so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. The recall began on march 9, 2007. Owners may contact subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783.

Recall number 07V043000

Affected vehicles

Subaru Forester 2006 2006
Subaru Impreza 2006 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 26 complaints about airbags problems.

2006 Subaru Forester 2006 Subaru Impreza

Questions about recall 07V043000

Is there a recall on the 2006 Subaru Forester and Subaru Impreza frontal?

Yes. Recall 07V043000, reported on February 12, 2007, covers about 7,004 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V043000?

Dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. If so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. The recall began on march 9, 2007. Owners may contact subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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