Recall 12V-047
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2012 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model: Air bags (side/window).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 12V-047
- Reported
- February 9, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 381 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Subaru's recall number is wvz-36.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2012
- Subaru Outback 2012