NHTSA Campaign 19V910000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Issued by Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported Dec 19, 2019 · 46 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2016 | 46 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2017 | 46 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V910000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.