Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1998 Subaru Legacy

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

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2000

I was involved in a front-end collision at approximately 35 mph. I received word today that the car is considered totaled by the insurance company. Neither the dirver's side nor passenger's side airbag employed in the accident.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/14/1998

When driving at 45 mph vehicle veered to the right and lifted up, and all power went to the front side. Consumer applied abs brakes, and vehicle wouldn't stop, causing vehicle to skid and run into a house. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.


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