Subaru Outback recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

January 2, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Subaru of America, Inc. recalls 2003–2014 Subaru, Saab — 7 models

Recall number

20V003000

Brand / firm

Subaru, Saab

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 111,562 units

Why it was recalled

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

What was recalled

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 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." 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.

What to do

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 TKC-20.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.