In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

Actions

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.

Documents (7)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- New Safety Recall: WUX-09 – 2016-2017 Outback Replacement Airbag Control Module Recall
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- OWNER NOTIFICATION for Safety Recall WUX-09 – 2016-2017 Outback Replacement Airbag Control Module Recall
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB

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