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Takata recall-- Subaru "repair" of defective airbags dangerous. Warning light illuminates regularly. Subaru refuses to fix. ----note Subaru also refused to repair long reported issues with brakes, air bag, windshield. They sought $$thousands of dollars in repair billings. All three of these later subject of recalls. Subaru reported oil consumption due to gasket leakage, concern for cat converter as potential repair billing. This appears to be a fourth potential subject of recall now. ----- what more has to be defective on one car before entire car recalled?!
Takata recall. Reporting my car is on the recall list. I was informed with a letter from Subaru my car has this defect. I am making an appointnent to have it replaced asap. It has not deployed yet.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A unknown local dealer was contacted and stated that parts were unavailable for three months. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was informed that the parts were backlogged due to inclement weather. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact made an appointment with a dealer, but there were no parts available when the contact arrived. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags) for the passenger side air bag inflator. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Letter from consumer regarding issues with his 2008 Subaru Outback due to a recall; seeking assistance in getting his vehicle corrected by January 31, 2017. The consumer referenced recall # 15V323000.
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/17/17
Air bag: The "ovhd console pass on off indicator" had to be replaced. Seat belts: The front driver side seat belt does not retract reliably. It has broken the left front door switch twice. Windshield wipers: The wiper blade transmission unit had to be replaced.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution connect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I received a passenger airbag recall letter in February 2016. The letter informed me that there was a parts shortage, so the repair could not be performed. The recall letter warned me that I should not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat. I have not received a follow-up letter advising me that the parts supply has improved and I can schedule an appointment for repair. I'd like a timely resolution to this issue so I can fully utilize my vehicle without risk to passengers.
All of below: Since early original ownership, for years Subaru dismissed repeated reporting of (moving, stationary, all roads): Takata recall airbag warning light illumination. Only after national airbag recall did Subaru recognize concern and address. Subaru recently has serviced airbag twice. Both times, shortly after service dash warning lights illuminated: Airbag, cruise, check engine. Also, erratic cruise function and engine clicking noise (moving, all roads) resulted. For numerous weeks, Subaru has been refusing to fix lethal airbag/S and remedy damage/concerns resulting from airbag service. Subaru seeks payment for diagnosis (and presumably, subsequent service) of airbag and related damage/concerns and a written waiver for this service and any future service needs as condition of service. Brakes rusting, squealing, sponginess. Weeks before warranty expired Subaru dismissed issues. Weeks after warranty, (at some 25K miles) Subaru sought to sell some $1900 in new brakes or new car. Subaru relented months later, addressing concern. Thereafter, following the national brakes recall, Subaru reported no service needed on second full set of brakes. This month replaced 4 rotors (and pads)'this is the third time 4 rotors installed on original-ownership car with some 65K miles. Engine's loud rattling, gurgling. Subaru eventually admitted and serviced heatshield defect. Subaru has stated repeatedly heatshield issue can't be resolved. After three services, Subaru reported related engine damage: Oil leak and catalytic. Chronic heatshield and related damage/concerns ongoing. Windshield interior pooling water and icing (needing scraping off despite winter-package windshield heating), as well as exterior windshield seal sliding freely. Only after shield spontaneously cracked did Subaru recognize issues and address.
Takata recall I 1st contacted parker Subaru, coeur D'alene, Idaho, approx March 2016 and gave my name etc to parts personnel. Told it would.be at.least a.couple of months I waited until end.of may to check in again. No record of my previous contact could be found so we did it again & to be sure I also submitted an online request for the same parts around that time. Called back today 8/01/2016, the good.news is that we are.on the list, @ #332. I asked what # they're up to I was told 30. That parts have been slow coming in etc. If so, it's not their fault, but it is unacceptable that I should have to wait another 6mo to a year for my repair.
Takata recall: The replacement of these defective airbags is taking way to long! this is a dangerous situation and something needs to be done to remedy this! there has to be more manufacturers than takata. What airbags is Subaru putting in their new cars? they haven't stopped selling new vehicles because of the airbags! they should be forced to put the new airbags in the recalled cars! this needs to be addressed right away, there is no excuse for this, Subaru sales have not been put on hold and we shouldn't be put on hold either!!
Takata recall Subaru sent me a recall notice in Feb-16. In the notice they said "what you should do: We are currently experiencing a parts shortage...until this repair is performed, do not allow passengers to ride in the front passenger seat. As the parts supply improves, you will be notified with another letter advising you to schedule an appointment...to have the front passenger airbag inflator replaced..." basically, in a bid to avoid responsibility, they advised me to cut my passenger carrying capacity by 25%. I have been waiting patiently for the follow up letter to let me know to schedule the service, but nothing has arrived. I just looked online for an update and found a reddit thread that said the parts are available, you just need to schedule service, and Subaru won't be sending a follow up letter. This is inexcusable. You have people still using their vehicles with a defective airbag that could kill or maim. Subaru is sitting on their stock of airbag inflators and not notifying their customers to schedule service. I expect you, the NHTSA to oversee this critical recall and make Subaru communicate with their customers, or if they won't, do it on their behalf. Thank you for helping to keep us safe!
The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 09/06/16 updated 09/08/16.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Subaru Outback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V323000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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