Saab Recall TKB-20: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
2006 Saab 9-2X
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module
- Summary
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Actions
- Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKB-20.
- Documents (13)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - FAQs
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - Upcoming Safety Recalls 15047, 15048, 15049, 15050, 15052,15053 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recalls 15047, 15048, 15049, 15050, 15052 and 15053 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Memo re Safety Recalls 15047, 15048, 15049, 15050, 15052, 15053 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement dated 1/16/2020
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE: Takata Like-for-Like Recalls - TKA20 (Zone A) TKB20 (Zone B) TKC20 (Zone C)
- Recall Acknowledgement
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