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2016-2017 Subaru Outback recall: air bag/restraint control module

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 19, 2019. It covers about 46 vehicles.

vehicles affected
46
reported
Dec 19, 2019
owners notified
Feb 3, 2020
related complaints
26

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

What is wrong
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.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 19V910000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

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Questions about recall 19V910000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Subaru Outback air bag/restraint control module?

Yes. Recall 19V910000, reported on December 19, 2019, covers about 46 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V910000?

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.

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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