2012 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: side/window
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 9, 2012. It covers about 381 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 381
- reported
- Feb 9, 2012
- owners notified
- Feb 21, 2012
- related complaints
- 50
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V047000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2012 2012
- Subaru Outback 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 50 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 12V047000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback side/window?
Yes. Recall 12V047000, reported on February 9, 2012, covers about 381 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V047000?
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.
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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