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2004-2005 Subaru Impreza and Subaru WRX recall: inflator module

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 13, 2023. It covers about 130 vehicles.

vehicles affected
130
reported
Feb 13, 2023
owners notified
Mar 15, 2023
related complaints
29

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the passenger inflator and if necessary, install a new inflator kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-23.

Recall number 23V076000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about airbags problems.

2004 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru WRX2005 Subaru WRX

Questions about recall 23V076000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Subaru Impreza and Subaru WRX inflator module?

Yes. Recall 23V076000, reported on February 13, 2023, covers about 130 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 23V076000?

Dealers will inspect the passenger inflator and if necessary, install a new inflator kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-23.

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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