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2003-2004 Subaru Baja, Subaru Legacy and others recall: inflator module

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 25, 2016. It covers about 62,940 vehicles.

vehicles affected
62,940
reported
May 25, 2016
owners notified
Aug 24, 2016
related complaints
93

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in 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 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.
Risk
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 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 TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V‑358 for Zone A or 16V‑359 for Zone B.

Recall number 16V361000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 93 complaints about airbags problems.

2003 Subaru Baja2004 Subaru Baja2003 Subaru Legacy2004 Subaru Legacy2003 Subaru Outback2004 Subaru Outback

Questions about recall 16V361000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Subaru Baja, Subaru Legacy and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 16V361000, reported on May 25, 2016, covers about 62,940 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V361000?

Subaru will notify owners, and 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 TKC-16. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were not previously covered in 16V‑358 for Zone A or 16V‑359 for Zone B.

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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