Safety Recall: WUX-09 – Airbag Control Module Replacement – 2016-2017 Subaru Outback

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles

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December 19, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V910000

In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V910

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 46

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WUX-09.

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.safercar.gov.

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