Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester

Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1998 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2003

My spouse had a minor accident with our 1998 Subaru Forester. The frontal impact caused both air bags to deploy. The passenger side air bag when it deployed broke the front right side (passenger side) door window and the rear view mirror. No one was seating in the front passenger seat. I believe this is a defect that may be a result of the air bag improperly installed or aligned.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2001

There is a four (4) inch long seam developing on driver's side airbag. The lower seam of cover which could blow out if air bag deploys was being replaced by the dealer.


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