NHTSA Recall 24V227000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V227000; Date: Mar. 22, 2024
an air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Subaru Legacy; 2021 Subaru Legacy; 2022 Subaru Legacy; 2020 Subaru Outback; 2021 Subaru Outback; 2022 Subaru Outback
Component: Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 118,723
Recall Summary:
subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 outback and legacy vehicles. a capacitor in the sensors for the occupant detection system (ods) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the ods sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. interim letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed may 21, 2024. owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wra-24.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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