Subaru Outback recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

May 25, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Subaru of America, Inc. recalls 2003–2011 Subaru, Saab — 7 models

Recall number

16V358000

Brand / firm

Subaru, Saab

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 302,127 units

Why it was recalled

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What was recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy, Outback, Forester, 2006-2011 Impreza, Tribeca, 2003-2006 Baja, and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold or that have ever been registered in 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 may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do

Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.