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Subaru Recall TKA-20: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
2003 Subaru Outback
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 (STI included), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." 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 with alternate 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 TKA-20.
- Documents (15)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- General Motors - Upcoming Safety Recalls 15047, 15048, 15049, 15050, 15052, 15053 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM - FAQs
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Notification re Safety Recalls 15047, 15048, 15049, 15050, 15052, 15053 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Replacement
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Frequently Asked Questions
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- 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
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
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